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Midterms: Trump uses final appeal to talk about troubled Reflecting Pool

Midterms: Trump uses final appeal to talk about troubled Reflecting Pool

Summary

In a major speech on Monday before the U.S. midterm elections, President Donald Trump spent more than 20 minutes discussing renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The work has faced delays after paint peeled and algae turned the water green, drawing criticism over the project and its priorities.

Key Facts

  • Trump made the speech shortly before the midterm elections.
  • The speech focused at length on the Reflecting Pool renovation in Washington.
  • Trump discussed pipes, joints and caulking while promoting the renovation.
  • Peeling paint and algae growth caused delays in the project.
  • The algae turned the pool water green.
  • The article says polls showed Democrats well ahead of Republicans.
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