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Trump Says Vandals Cut 350-Foot Pool; Ex-Olympian Arrested

6/25/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed vandals cut a 350-foot slit in the Pool liner and used chemicals.
Police logged 17 reports and arrested six suspects, including former Olympian David Hearn, who denies wrongdoing.
The “American flag blue” coating was applied and refilled by June.
Algae turned the water green by June 14, causing the coating to peel by June 18.
Experts said darker paint can raise temperature and debond if moisture is trapped.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed vandals cut a 350-foot slit in the Pool liner and used chemicals.
Police logged 17 reports and arrested six suspects, including former Olympian David Hearn, who denies wrongdoing.
The “American flag blue” coating was applied and refilled by June.
Algae turned the water green by June 14, causing the coating to peel by June 18.
Experts said darker paint can raise temperature and debond if moisture is trapped.