"Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt if President Donald Trump is concerned about the Potomac River smelling like poop at Wednesday's press briefing."
"A month earlier, a ruptured pipe resulted in millions of gallons of sewage being dumped into the river. Local officials have advised the public to avoid contact with the water as recovery plans continue to be worked out."
"To your point about that, there are a lot of events coming up for America 250, he said. The president wants people from all over to come to the nation's capital. Is he worried that, by the summer, the Potomac River will still smell like poop?"
"He is worried about that, which is why the federal government wants to fix it; and we hope that the local authorities will cooperate with us in doing so, replied Leavitt."
A ruptured pipe dumped millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River a month before the briefing, prompting local officials to advise avoiding contact and to develop recovery plans. The spill generated political conflict, with President Donald Trump blaming Democrats and Maryland Governor Wes Moore for mismanagement while Moore's administration noted federal responsibility for the pipeline. The federal position emphasized that local governments must request assistance before federal action. Concerns emerged that the ongoing contamination and foul odor could affect America's 250th birthday events planned in Washington, D.C., this summer. Federal and local authorities continue to negotiate responsibility and cooperation for cleanup and remediation ahead of upcoming events.
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