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Trump's silly Reflecting Pool story masks something serious
Donald Trump's failed renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool led to algae problems, which he falsely attributed to vandals. Federal prosecutors initially charged David Hearn with vandalism, but later dropped the case after determining the issues stemmed from poor contractor work. The article highlights concerns about the Trump administration's potential misuse of federal prosecutors to target perceived enemies.
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