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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage and repair controversy

4 outlets covered the same story. Here's how their headlines landed on the −5 (Far Left) to +5 (Far Right) spectrum — a 3.5-point gap between the most-left and most-right framing.

• -1.5
  The Economist · Left

  Donald Trump’s reflecting-pool debacle is a gift to America
• -0.5
  Washington Examiner · Center

  Reflecting Pool algae was ‘in the pipes’ Burgum says despite Trump blaming vandals
• -0.5
  Boston Globe · Center

  Trump administration won’t seek new bids to repair Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
• +2.0
  NY Post · Right

  Trump admin will use same company to repair Reflecting Pool’s damaged liner, Burgum says: ‘Did a fantastic job’

Scores are AI estimates of headline language, not factual ratings. Each headline is scored 0 (neutral) outward to Far Left / Far Right by Claude and Grok.