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Lincoln Pool Drain Drama Unfolds | Irvine News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again—weeks after a supposed finish—amid algae blooms and peeling paint, sparking accusations of shoddy work. Trump blamed vandals, but critics say the repairs are botched. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the drain is planned to clear debris from the Fourth of July fireworks and fix vandalism, while defending the same contractor who’s handling the job. Even former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, charged for allegedly damaging the pool, claims he was just inspecting the peeling sealant when told to let go—a move his team says is a setup. Three others also face misdemeanor charges for allegedly stealing paint. The administration isn’t seeking new bids, calling the current contractor’s work “fantastic,” despite the mounting chaos. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fbe34002a2d700fd