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Trump Urges Reconsideration of Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Charges
President Trump is pressuring the Justice Department to re-evaluate its decision to drop charges against individuals accused of damaging the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial. He calls for a second look, maintaining that vandalism was responsible.
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The Hill
President Trump is asking the Justice Department (DOJ) to reconsider its decision to drop criminal charges against those accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, continuing to assert vandalism was to blame for its appearance. Trump specifically urged U.S. Attorney for the District o
2026-08-08 01:51 UTC