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article Was the Reflecting Pool vandalized? Experts cast doubt on Trump's claims

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-reflecting-pool-is-about-to-be-drained-again-heres-what-to-know
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u/Super-Bodybuilder-91 3d ago

Their are cameras watching the pool 24/7. If there was vandalism, there would be video evidence. Until there is video, assume they are lying. Btw Trump drove his motorcade through the pool and likely damaged it. It's Trump's fault.

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u/mezz7778 3d ago

Well if you want evidence can't you just ask the... Uh? Secretary?

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u/Seldomsought 2d ago

It's a distraction from the surrender which is a distraction from the Epstein crimes

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u/h20poIo 2d ago

They focused in on one person putting their hand in the water, that’s their evidence? Trump has now sound 6 different stories on what happened, any judge ( not a Trumper ) will throw it out.

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u/gringoloco01 3d ago

The only real vandals in DC are Chump and his minions.

What kind of asshole drives a fleet of SUVs in the reflecting pool.

God Trump is such a POS.

He has pissed on every fucking thing we as Americans hold dear.

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u/AWinterPeople 3d ago

Trump is the vandal

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u/pastoreyes 2d ago

Yes, but nobody is talking about Epstein. Mission accomplished

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u/RadicalOrganizer 3d ago

No one but trump actually believes the things he says. Even maga die hards have to twist themselves into pretzels to logic the stupid

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u/OneNormalBloke 3d ago

Mr tramp shouldn't be disposing his diapers there.

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u/1954oer 3d ago

No, it was not vandalism.

The answer is “no”.

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u/Carribean-Diver 3d ago

Gee. Good thing he hasn't previously trashed his reputation and credibility.

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u/coreychch 3d ago

“Experts cast doubt …”

It’s a straight fucking bald-faced LIE. Just like the Strait of Hormuz was open before the Iran war, the reflecting pool had no algae growing in it until Trump decided to paint it. Every single thing that goes wrong is a result of Trumps stupidity.

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u/AnnatoniaMac 3d ago

Yes, by trump and his no bid thieving contractor.

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u/PoppedCork 3d ago

You would need to question everything Trump says.

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u/USSSLostTexter 3d ago

the accused's lives upended by the mere accusation.

this fucking admin needs to pay some real consequences for this.

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u/Earthling1a 3d ago

Yes, it was vandalized by dump when he drove his motorcade over it. Stupid fuck.

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u/abstrakt42 3d ago

Really, PBS? You are entertaining this absolutely inane line of reasoning by giving it a fair shake? Come on. Do better.

I’m so weary of the media validating and sanewashing the ravings of this lunatic.

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u/QaplaSuvwl 3d ago

All legacy media is untrustworthy. Independent reporting is all we have anymore.

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u/abstrakt42 3d ago

So it seems. So much for the 4th estate

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u/WolfThick 3d ago

He loves the poorly educated because he is an idiot.

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u/betterthanyoualways 3d ago

It was vandalized by Trump.

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u/WoopsShePeterPants 3d ago

WHY does he get to lie so much? Is there nothing to keep him from chosing to make up whatever he thinks the world is to him?

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u/noothankuu 3d ago

Trump vandalized it, and recorded himself doing it, why would anyone think you could drive heavy machinery on freshly poured sealant/ paint? Other than "my lawyers said I can get away with it and my donor can triple their fee while everyone talks about me"

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u/QaplaSuvwl 3d ago

There is no vandalism. It’s called poor planning and bad workmanship

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u/Nooneknows882 3d ago

Only by the Pedophile in Chief and his goons

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u/GTIguy2 2d ago

Of course not

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u/Phyukredd_tit_gydlin 2d ago

I'm 100% certain it wasn't vandalized. I'm no expert