# Lincoln Memorial Pool Vandalism Scandal

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-06-24T16:04:18+00:00
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## Resource

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s $16.4 million paint job is now a scandal—President Trump claims vandals slashed it with a box cutter, but evidence points to 14 arrests, including a three-time Olympian who just touched peeling paint. The renovation, initially promised at $2 million and awarded via no-bid contract, quickly spiraled: algae appeared (blamed on fertilizer by Trump, but scientists say it’s natural), and now the pool’s got a stench—so bad, someone posted a draining pic online calling it out. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e8f424655c59c146

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