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Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the president’s $14-million-plus rehabilitation project gone awry increasingly becomes a flashpoint ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary celebration...
Key takeaway He has also said, including again on Tuesday, that the federal government would release images to substantiate his claim.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents watching the developments around the Reflecting Pool project may be reminded of the city's own experiences with high-profile renovation projects and the challenges that come with them. The botched renovation of the Reflecting Pool, with its peeling paint and algae bloom, raises questions about accountability and transparency in large-scale projects. As Minneapolis continues to invest in its own public spaces and infrastructure, the Reflecting Pool debacle serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of careful planning and oversight. Locals may wonder how similar projects in Minneapolis, such as the redevelopment of the Mississippi River waterfront, will be managed to avoid similar pitfalls. The city's own experiences with vandalism and property damage may also inform its approach to securing public spaces and responding to incidents of damage.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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