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Video Shows Person Near Reflecting Pool After Trump’s Claims of Vandalism
Officials say the man was cited for disorderly conduct as Trump claims 6 people were arrested and 7 cited in the vandalism probe.
- On Wednesday, the United States Park Police released surveillance video showing an individual near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19, amid President Donald Trump's claims that vandals damaged the $16 million renovation.
- Trump alleged that vandals used knives to inflict a 350-foot gash in the pool's liner, though recent photos show the 'American flag blue' sealant peeling and algae growth following a $14 million-plus rehabilitation project.
- Authorities have arrested six people and cited seven others in connection with the probe, including Olympic canoeist David Davey Hearn and Christian Miles, who were detained after touching detached coating.
- Criticizing the investigation, Attorney Norm Eisen accused the administration of using the criminal justice system to target innocent individuals as a distraction from questions about the 'corrupt no-bid contracting process.'
- Seeking to identify the individual, Park Police continue to maintain an active investigation into the alleged 'destruction of government property' at the landmark, asking the public for assistance.
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US Park Police seek to ID person in Reflecting Pool vandalism investigation
National Park Service employees and contractors use vacuums to remove green algae from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Park Police are seeking assistance in identifying a person wanted in connection to a “destruction of government property” investigation related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Park Police posted on social media Wed…
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