Politics
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claims
President Trump is maintaining his claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following reports that the pool’s new base covering is peeling off. National Guard and Park Police are patrolling the area amid concerns about suspected vandalism.
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The Hill
National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as part of a crackdown against suspected vandalism after the pool's waters turned green from an algae bloom and blue paint added to the pool floated to the surface. The patrols come as the Dep
2026-06-23 15:34 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is sticking by his claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following reports that the pool’s new base covering is peeling off. The Trump administration’s multimillion-dollar renovation project of this iconic water feature was only recently completed. The water h
2026-06-23 15:45 UTC