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House Oversight Chair James Comer Dismisses Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims as Low Priority
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2026-06-25 22:35   Politics   12

House Oversight Chair James Comer Dismisses Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims as Low Priority

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) stated that his panel has no plans to investigate the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a topic President Donald Trump has repeatedly highlighted.

When asked about potential hearings on the 'reflecting pool vandals,' Comer emphasized his committee's focus on significant issues like billions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid fraud, as well as the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.He bluntly admitted spending 'zero amount of minutes' thinking about the reflecting pool.

This stance contrasts sharply with Trump's unsubstantiated claims that the pool was deliberately sabotaged, including allegations of a 350-foot gash cut into its lining and multiple arrests.

Independent experts, including aquatic ecologists consulted by NPR, attribute the pool's green color to a natural algae bloom rather than vandalism.The White House has offered no evidence supporting Trump's narrative.

The only notable arrest reported involves a 67-year-old former Olympian charged with a misdemeanor for touching a loose piece of paint, which he denies damaging.Comer's comments highlight a divide within Republican ranks, with some distancing themselves from the president's framing of the incident.

The reflecting pool, recently renovated at significant cost, has become a point of political contention amid broader discussions about government priorities and infrastructure projects.

Full reading at Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

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