Reflecting Pool Paint Crisis

The Reflecting Pool at the National Mall is shedding paint in dramatic sheets after a $13 million renovation went awry with an algae outbreak—turning it into an unofficial “paint scavenger hunt.” A former Olympic cyclist, David Hearn, got caught trying to grab some himself and now faces charges for damaging government property. President Trump weighed in, blaming “Radical Left Lunatics” and downplaying the mess, while insiders warn the project could cost taxpayers far more than originally planned. 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/0824698b253dd8c9