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Atlantic Industrial Blamed as Reflecting-Pool Liner Peels

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC · How we work

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Atlantic Industrial Coatings said its oversight and flawed design caused the reflecting-pool liner to peel.
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed vandals with knives or box cutters for tearing the liner.
The Justice Department charged vandals in early July then moved to dismiss the cases on July 31.
Renovation proceeded on an accelerated schedule to finish before the United States 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.

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Atlantic Industrial Coatings said its oversight and flawed design caused the reflecting-pool liner to peel.
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed vandals with knives or box cutters for tearing the liner.
The Justice Department charged vandals in early July then moved to dismiss the cases on July 31.
Renovation proceeded on an accelerated schedule to finish before the United States 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.