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Trump's DC Construction Projects Block Access to Landmarks Ahead of 250th Anniversary

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Ahead of the US 250th anniversary, Donald Trump's construction projects have made DC landmarks inaccessible.
The Reflecting Pool is closed due to algae and alleged vandalism, with conflicting reports on arrests.
Lafayette Park is also fenced off despite renovations.

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Ahead of the US 250th anniversary, Donald Trump's construction projects have made DC landmarks inaccessible. The Reflecting Pool is closed due to algae and alleged vandalism, with conflicting reports on arrests. Lafayette Park is also fenced off despite renovations.

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Trump's DC Construction Projects Block Access to Landmarks Ahead of 250th Anniversary

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