Jun 26, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min · 19 segments
Donald Trump breaks the pool and loses war to Iran. Dan wants MLB players to shut up about rainbows and just play ball. Blue Sky @False-Positive Instagram @False\_Positive
But first, President Donald Trump initiated a $14.7 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to prepare it for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
The project aimed to repaint the pool in American flag blue and address maintenance issues.
However, the renovation faced significant challenges, including algae blooms and peeling paint.
In response, Trump alleged that vandals had sabotaged the pool by cutting a 250-foot gash into its surface and pouring corrosive chemicals into the water, leading to the damage.
right? Oh, by the way, I tweeted the other day, 250-foot gash, leave my ex-wife out of this.
Well, he claimed that multiple individuals had been arrested for these acts of vandalism.
Despite these claims, the administration has not provided concrete evidence, no surprise there, to substantiate the allegations of vandalism.
Investigations into the renovations execution have raised questions about the project's Really? Contractor selection and potential mismanagement.
Critics have called for audits and accountability regarding the project's execution.
The reflecting pool remains closed for repairs with efforts underway to address the issues caused by Trump.
But first, President Donald Trump initiated a $14.7 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to prepare it for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.
The project aimed to repaint the pool in American flag blue and address maintenance issues.
However, the renovation faced significant challenges, including algae blooms and peeling paint.
In response, Trump alleged that vandals had sabotaged the pool by cutting a 250-foot gash into its surface and pouring corrosive chemicals into the water, leading to the damage.
right? Oh, by the way, I tweeted the other day, 250-foot gash, leave my ex-wife out of this.
Well, he claimed that multiple individuals had been arrested for these acts of vandalism.
Despite these claims, the administration has not provided concrete evidence, no surprise there, to substantiate the allegations of vandalism.
Investigations into the renovations execution have raised questions about the project's Really? Contractor selection and potential mismanagement.
Critics have called for audits and accountability regarding the project's execution.
The reflecting pool remains closed for repairs with efforts underway to address the issues caused by Trump.
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