“We’ve had some real problems with Vandalism at the beautiful Reflecting Pool,” #Trump posted on his social media site. “Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed.” He offered no details to substantiate his claim.
Agencies responsible for law enforcement & upkeep on the #NationalMall — the #US #ParkPolice, #NationalParkService & #Interior Dept—did not comment.
OK
Because this is the kind of guy I am, as soon as I saw this '"ripping the bottom of the pool with his hands" thing I thought:
"Exactly how deep is this pool anyway?'
USA Today tells us:
"The National Parks Service says it contains 6.75 million gallons of water.
It ranges from 18 inches deep at the edges to 30 inches deep in the middle."
18 inches at the edges to 30 inches
As as average (enough) adult male my arm is about 22 inches, pit-to-fingertip
So anybody ripping the bottom of the pool with his hands is standing in the water and likely getting his chest wet
Is that in evidence anywhere?
Or, this is Just Another #Trump #JusticeDepartment lie?
