What Did Trump Say About ABC’s Reporting On The Pool?
In a follow-up post an hour later, the president lashed out at ABC News and anchor David Muir’s coverage of the pool being drained for repairs. The president insisted that there was no “peeling paint” but rather “high-grade colored waterproofing liner” that was slashed by either a “knife, or box cutter.” The president’s post again didn’t include any evidence to back his claims of vandalism. The president also blamed the recurrence of algae blooms in the pool on purported “vandals,” although it’s unclear how people could be responsible for a recurring issue that has plagued the pool for years. Trump has feuded with ABC and its news division for several years now and has repeatedly touted his $16 million 2024 settlement in a defamation case he filed against the network.
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The reflecting pool received only a brief mention from Muir on Monday’s broadcast of “ABC World News Tonight.” He said the pool was drained again on Monday, and this was the second time this has happened in recent months.
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