Donald Trump Admits 'Contractor Error' at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Amid Vandalism Claims | Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip

Donald Trump is admitting to some “error” in the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The 80-year-old President of the United States spoke out on his Truth Social platform on Sunday (August 9), claiming a National Park Service employee saw former Olympian David Hearn vandalize the landmark.

Donald Trump Addresses Reflecting Pool Damage

“ALERT: A National Park Service career employee, a highly credible witness, saw David Hearn (ActBlue) in broad daylight vandalize the Reflecting Pool by ‘violently’ ripping and tugging at the Pool’s somewhat delicate coating,” he began.

“The National Park Service employee provided this witness testimony to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in early July, as seen below. Numerous other events took place, including using an acid like material on the just installed grass adjoining the Pool. On it were written the letters, ’86 47,’ a phrase probably gotten from James Comey. There was substantial other damage to the Reflecting Pool, also but, unfortunately, there is no video or proof, other than the damage, itself.”

Trump Admits ‘Contractor Error’

“We are working on the Pool, and it will reopen shortly. As with many jobs, there was also some contractor error done by rushing the job for a July 4th opening, but it was a very small area of this massive Pool, and was relatively inconsequential. Security cameras have been, and are being, installed. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he concluded.

What Happened to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?

If you didn’t know, David Hearn was arrested in June and indicted on a charge of destruction of property of $1,000 or more in July. He pleaded not guilty. A judge recently tossed out the case.

The pool has faced issues with algae blooms and peeling “American flag blue” paint amid debate whether the damage stemmed from a botched rush job renovation or claims by the Trump administration of vandalism.

David reportedly said he was just touching a detached liner piece while stopping to look at the pool on a bike ride. Find out more about the allegations.

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