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Trump Nominates IG Amid Green Pool Scandal, Case Dismissed

8/12/2026

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Reflecting Pool cost rose to $16 million and leaked green after mid-June 2026 refill.
The $1.7 million ozone nanobubbler to control algae had never been tested and failed.
Suspects were arrested but U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the case in August 2026, citing workmanship flaws.
President Donald Trump nominated Dennis Kirk as inspector general, blamed Democrat-aligned vandals, and claimed the graffiti “86 47” was a coded threat linked to James Comey.

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Story summary

Reflecting Pool cost rose to $16 million and leaked green after mid-June 2026 refill.
The $1.7 million ozone nanobubbler to control algae had never been tested and failed.
Suspects were arrested but U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dismissed the case in August 2026, citing workmanship flaws.
President Donald Trump nominated Dennis Kirk as inspector general, blamed Democrat-aligned vandals, and claimed the graffiti “86 47” was a coded threat linked to James Comey.