Trump says there was 'some contractor error' during Reflecting Pool renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool underwent renovations, and President Trump attributed some damage to contractor error. However, he also blamed a former athlete for vandalism, even though charges against that person were dropped.
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Part of Trump's Reflecting Pool makeover and the vandalism case against a former Olympian
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8 sourcesTrump Demands New Reflecting Pool Lawsuit After First Ended in Failure
Trump: There was ‘some contractor error’ at Reflecting Pool
Trump concedes there was ‘some contractor error’ at Reflecting Pool
Trump admits 'contractor error' on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool
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11 sourcesTrump acknowledges ‘some contractor error' on Reflecting Pool and repeats vandalism claims
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4 sourcesTrump admits 'contractor error' on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Trump Claims to Have Proof of Reflecting Pool Vandalism
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1 articleTrump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim
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The story so far
2 developments- Aug 5Trump Breaks With Reality on Reflecting Pool “Vandalism” Case
- Aug 10Trump says there was 'some contractor error' during Reflecting Pool renovation
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Quiet for 69 daysLast development · Aug 10 — Trump says there was 'some contractor error' during Reflecting Pool renovation