Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJosh MarcusTuesday 23 June 2026 07:03 BSTTrump now blames 'box cutter or knife' for Reflecting Pool woes as blue paint peels off algae-plagued iconDonald Trump is threatening to sue ABC News over its coverage of his administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Trump claims ABC failed to report that previous administrations spent significantly more on the pool without success, while his $16 million project was successful until 'vandalism' occurred.The renovation project has faced issues, including increased costs, delays, algae growth, and cracking, which Trump attributes to vandals.At least five individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged vandalism at the pool, though one, former Olympian David Hearn, denies the accusation.This threat follows a pattern of Trump suing or threatening media outlets, and he has reportedly focused more on this construction project than other significant events.In fullTrump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in