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Trump, without evidence, blames vandals for damage at Reflecting Pool; says 6 arrested
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· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Reflecting Pool has been undergoing a rehabilitation project, which has reportedly cost over $14 million.
President Donald Trump has commented on damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He claims that vandals are responsible for the damage, although no evidence was provided to support this claim. Six arrests have been made in connection with the incident, according to Trump.
The Reflecting Pool has been undergoing a rehabilitation project, which has reportedly cost over $14 million. Further details about the damage and the arrests are available from national news sources, including the Associated Press. Local readers can refer to these sources for more information on the incident and its developments.
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Category: safety Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has commented on damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He claims that vandals are responsible for the damage, although no evidence was provided to support this claim…
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