Lincoln Pool Liner Cut Sparks Controversy

A $16 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation hit a major snag when someone slashed its new liner with a knife or razor—just after work was mostly done. President Trump blamed vandals, citing a gash and peeling paint, though no evidence was shown and arrests remain unexplained. Originally meant to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with “American flag blue” paint, the pool now faces algae blooms and fading color. Park Police have released surveillance footage asking for tips on the person seen reaching into the water. Officials plan to drain and repair the pool after the Fourth of July, amid a lawsuit from a nonprofit challenging the renovation and Democratic calls for contract transparency. With millions at stake, accountability questions loom large. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f2de24f9433ffe5