Trump Says Multiple Arrests Made In Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case: 'A True Affront To Both Presidents George Washington And Abraham Lincoln

President Donald Trump said additional suspects have been arrested in connection with alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, stating the damage includes a 250-foot gash and corrosive chemicals that could require extensive repairs. Reflecting Pool Vandalism Arrests On Saturday, in a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump said law enforcement had made multiple arrests tied to what he described as the vandalism of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. " He added, "These are very serious crimes having to do with the destruction of National Monuments. " According to the president, the damage went beyond earlier reports of destroyed grass.

" Trump said officials met with contractors to assess the damage and may need to drain a significant portion of the water to complete repairs. 7 million project’s completion. The National Park Service had drained and refinished the historic pool under a no-bid contract, but crews soon returned to treat an algae bloom after the water turned green instead of blue. Earlier, Sen.

) called the effort wasteful, labeling it a "new swamp" and questioning the use of taxpayer funds. Gov. ) criticized Trump for focusing on the renovation amid rising gas prices. Photo courtesy: Shutterstock Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published editors.

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