Reflecting pool contractor ADMITS its repairs caused damage, not vandals: NYT
The contractor that renovated the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has informed the Trump administration that flaws in workmanship and project design, not vandalism, caused the pool's new blue liner to peel and break loose. The contractor cited issues with primer coats and the incompatibility of chemicals used in the lining process, leading to the liner melting. The New York Times reported that despite this internal and external evidence, the Interior Department continues to refer to the damage as vandalism, refusing to contradict the former President's claims.
The revelations call into question the Trump administration's response to the pool's damage, particularly its pursuit of a former Olympian and its continued insistence on vandalism as the cause despite evidence to the contrary. It also raises concerns about the ongoing repairs and when the national landmark will be functional again.
The video also discusses Janine Pirro's involvement in pursuing charges against the Olympian, and the ongoing struggles to repair the pool.
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