Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, defends response to algae bloom
Trump said 75% of the algae has been cleared and crews will repair the damaged pool surface next week, as law enforcement investigates.
- President Donald Trump said vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which recently underwent a $14.8 million restoration, and law enforcement is investigating the incident.
- The pool experienced algae growth and peeling of blue paint at the bottom, with the National Park Service actively cleaning and reportedly removing 75% of the algae so far.
- Vandalism included tearing up the pool's sealant, damage to surrounding grass, and carving of numbers in the grass, which authorities consider vandalism; arrests have been made and the area is patrolled by the National Guard and U.S. Park Police.
- Trump stated that the damaged area is small and will be repaired early next week.
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