Trump Says Vandals Caused Reflecting Pool Algae

President Trump claimed 'vandals' caused the green algae and peeling paint at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, announcing multiple arrests including a former Olympic canoeist.

The $14 million renovation has been plagued by problems, and Trump said the pool would likely be drained again for repairs.

He provided no evidence for the vandalism claims, which critics say are an attempt to deflect blame for the botched renovation.

The pool was only recently reopened after a $14 million refurbishment, but algae blooms and paint issues have persisted.