Trump says Reflecting Pool needs draining for repairs after alleged vandalism

President Donald Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington will likely require draining for repairs, citing alleged vandalism. "We will probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Trump claimed that "many additional people have been arrested" in connection with the "disgraceful Vandalism" of the pool. He alleged that the vandalism included someone pouring corrosive chemicals into the water, though he did not provide evidence. The US Park Police, Interior Department, and US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

“

We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible.

The pool's renovation was completed on June 6 as part of a $14.7 million project. Shortly after, workers began using hydrogen peroxide to address an algae bloom that had turned the water green. Earlier in the week, paint was observed peeling from the pool's bottom, with the water tinted green by algae.

“

Many additional people have been arrested having to do with the disgraceful Vandalism of our beautiful Reflecting Pool.