TRUMP'S REFLECTING POOL VANDALISM LIES: A SCIENTIFIC REBUTTAL
A thorough examination of the reflecting pool's construction has uncovered two critical errors made by the no-bid contractors, resulting in the failure of the pool's seal and the growth of algae, which began as early as June 7th. Unlike Trump's unsubstantiated claims, these mistakes are grounded in scientific principles.
According to experts, the sealing material used requires a curing process to properly adhere to the floor. However, Trump's insistence on filling the pool immediately to meet the July 4th celebration deadline prevented this process from occurring. Furthermore, the introduction of hydrogen peroxide into the pool hindered the sealing process.
When algae growth began just one week after the completion of repairs, experts identified several contributing factors. These included the stirring up or introduction of nitrates and phosphates during the refilling of the massive basin, combined with environmental factors such as bird droppings, warm temperatures, pollen, and leaves blowing into the open basin, providing an abundant food source for the algae.
It is expected that Trump's allegations of vandalism will be discredited as no evidence, charges, or confessions emerge.
Ideally, honest reporting would feature this article in the news. Instead, the story has been transformed into a soap opera, pitting the supposed 'good guys' (Trump and his handpicked, incompetent contractors) against the 'bad guys' (the fictitious vandals), with facts taking a backseat and investigative journalism noticeably absent.
