5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Officials said 5 others received federal citations and 14 police reports were filed as repairs await draining the newly renovated pool.
- On Monday, an administration official confirmed five people were arrested and five others issued federal citations for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as President Donald Trump threatened 10-year prison terms.
- The Reflecting Pool recently underwent $15 million in renovations but faced criticism after algae consumed portions; Green Water Solutions received a $1.7 million no-bid contract for removal using nanobubble technology.
- Trump claimed vandals cut a 250-foot-long gash into the facade without evidence, while former Olympic canoeist David Davey Hearn was arrested Friday after touching a piece of detached coating at the pool.
- Tourist Lyndel Monros told NBC News on Sunday the water appeared 'very green' rather than blue, as Marine One was spotted flying over the area while Trump inspected the site.
- Atlantic Industrial Coatings will drain the pool soon for warranty repairs, as Trump repeated claims of attacks ahead of the nation's 250th birthday in two weeks.
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Trump blames vandals for peeling paint in Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump remained adamant that problems with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool post-renovation were due to vandals and not the construction team that was given a no-bid contract for the project. Trump and his White House aides have attributed the new coat of “American flag blue” paint peeling to a 300-foot “gash” on the bottom of the pool, saying, despite already spending $14 million on the renovation project, “we’ll probably ha…
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: What went wrong with Trump's $14.7 million project and why repairs are needed again
Trump has repeatedly claimed that the damage was caused by vandals rather than construction defects. On social media, he alleged that unknown individuals had created a “300-foot-long gash” in the liner and illegally introduced chemicals into the water.
JUST IN: Trump Alleges Vandalism At Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Arrests Follow
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become a flashpoint for political strife following its recent $14 million renovation, leading to allegations of vandalism and intentional damage. Former President Donald Trump has fueled these claims, suggesting that the pool sustained a “300-foot slit” and endured other unsanctioned alterations meant to degrade its integrity. His remarks on social media underscore the serious implications of these action…
Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism tied to Dem fundraising giant
Records show former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who was charged in the weekend vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, has ties to a major left-wing fundraising network as protesters descended on the National Mall and racked up multiple criminal charges.Hearn, 67, donated to Democratic fundraising apparatus ActBlue 10 times while also contributing to Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns five times, an administration official told Fox News Digital.H…
Five Individuals Charged in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism
Recently, law enforcement apprehended five individuals for their involvement in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism, following President Trump's strong condemnation of the act. Their arrest underscores the seriousness of such offenses. The post Five Individuals Charged in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism appeared first on News Addicts.
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