- The new $14M-plus rehab of the Reflecting Pool meant to be “American flag blue” quickly turned green with algae and peeling paint, forcing more repairs.
- President Trump said federal authorities made “multiple arrests” for vandalism; one arrested man, 67-year-old cyclist David Hearn, says he only touched a peeling bit to inspect it.
- Trump blamed sabotage/chemicals and warned of heavy penalties, while park agencies haven’t publicly commented and investigations are ongoing.
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