A sharp knife or razor was used to cut a liner along the bottom of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, according to National Park Service officials. The incident occurred earlier this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a recent multi-million dollar rehabilitation project. US President Donald Trump initially blamed vandals for the “300-foot-long gash”, but no evidence has been provided. A court filing revealed that the damage was caused by a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material. The investigation is ongoing, with plans to drain the pool again after Independence Day celebrations to conduct repairs.
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