5 arrested after vandalism reported at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Officials said six people were arrested and five more cited as the $14 million renovation faces repairs after algae and peeling coating returned.
- The Department of the Interior installed chain-link fencing around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Tuesday following reports of algae blooms and peeling paint on the $16 million renovation project.
- President Trump alleged vandals used razors to cut 'actually numerous slashes over a very long 350-foot length' into the pool's surface, stating on Truth Social that six individuals were arrested for the destruction.
- Documents obtained by The New York Times suggest damage stemmed from construction issues rather than vandalism; U.S. Olympic canoeist David "Davey" Hearn, detained after touching the coating, stated he did not destroy anything.
- Surveillance cameras featuring 'real-time tracking' and 'automated spotlights' now monitor the site, while dozens of National Guardsmen, U.S. Marshals, and Park Police patrol the perimeter amid threats of 10-year prison sentences.
- Trump confirmed the pool must be partially drained for permanent repairs around July 4, as the administration frames the project as a success for the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations despite ongoing scrutiny.
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Olympian vows to clear his name as celebrity lawyer joins the case
The attorney for an Olympic canoe racer arrested for alleged actions at the Reflecting Pool joined MS NOW with his client to speak out. David Hearn, a 67-year-old former Olympic athlete, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor destruction of government property during his trip to the Reflecting Pool. The popular tourist spot has been experiencing some problems following its renovation, which President Donald Trump claims is related to people t…
Former Olympian arrested for allegedly vandalizing newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Shortly after its $14 million renovation, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was allegedly vandalized, with issues like algae blooms, peeling blue lining, and reported gashes and chemical damage. President Trump blamed the issue on vandals, prompting U.S. Park Police to arrest at least five people and issue citations to others. 67-year-old former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn was one of those arrested. On Friday, June 19, Hearn was detaine…
Barriers, Surveillance Systems, and Guards. A Mirrored Pond in Washington Is Turning Into a Fortress
Fencing and advanced surveillance systems have been installed around the Lincoln Memorial and the adjacent Reflecting Pool in the US capital, Washington. National Guard patrols are also monitoring the site. Authorities are talking about preventive security measures ahead of the July 4th Independence Day celebrations. Paint is peeling off the Reflecting Pool just days after an expensive renovation, and US President Donald Trump is blaming it on v…
‘Put Grandpa To Bed!’: Trump Totally Loses it in Unhinged Rant Over Disastrous Reflecting Pool — But Then He Said the Unthinkable About Barack Obama
Donald Trump will only accept one narrative about his presidential legacy — that he outperformed his predecessors. The 80-year-old president will be remembered in history books as the oldest president to take the oath of office, but that one accomplishment won’t appease his ego. He has to have more acclaim, more proof of his name etched into stone, and his influence forever seen on some of the nation’s most famous landmarks. Obama’s team answer…
‘The Daily Show’ Rips Trump for ‘Escalating’ Reflecting Pool Controversy With Vandalism Claims: ‘You Have Got to Chill’
“The Daily Show” called out Donald Trump for “escalating” the Reflecting Pool controversy after the president claimed vandals were causing the headline-making issues. Host Josh Johnson dove straight into the drama surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been plagued with algae and pieces of paint floating in it since the Trump administration renovated it for an estimated $16 million. “Ever since the Lincoln Memorial Reflectin…
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