Documents obtained by news organizations contradict Donald Trump's claim that vandals sabotaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and Democrats in Congress are demanding investigations into the $16M renovation.Project records and contractor notes point to algae blooms, a dark liner that raises water temperature, peeling of the custom blue coating, and maintenance failures rather than deliberate tampering.Contracts include a $14.7M painting job awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings and a $1.7M no-bid water-purification contract to Green Water Solutions, both linked to Trump associates and prompting Senator Richard Blumenthal to request documents.Donald Trump has promised proof and threatened penalties, while critics including
José Andrés and environmental groups await evidence, and only one arrest, of
David Hearn, has been confirmed, renewing calls for transparency and reimbursement of taxpayer funds.