Five Networks Devote Nearly 7 Hours to $14.8 Million Reflecting Pool Problems
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Five Networks Devote Nearly 7 Hours to $14.8 Million Reflecting Pool Problems
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Nearly seven hours of coverage aired across five networks from June 14 to June 22 on algae and peeling paint in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its $14.8 million renovation.
CNN led with 215 minutes and 37 seconds, followed by MS NOW at 160 minutes and 51 seconds; CBS, ABC and NBC combined for 35 minutes and 10 seconds.
The scrutiny intensified after President Donald Trump commented on the pool, with CNN and ABC airing on-site segments that showed reporters taking water samples and discussing the failed finish.
The pool's problems emerged shortly after restoration work tied to Trump's push to beautify Washington before next month's 250th anniversary celebrations, and the site has also seen vandalism arrests.