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Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims - The Hill

4 sources7 storiesFirst seen 6/23/2026Score58Mixed Progress
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Then two more were found nearby.

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Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool.

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The documents do not indicate that the peeling blue coating and algae blooms were caused intentionally.

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Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool - CTV News.

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Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool CTV NewsA dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool.

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The Washington Post6 people arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, Trump says NBC NewsTrump continues to allege D.C.

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reflecting pool was vandalized, as ex-Olympian denies doing damage CBCTrump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court CBS News

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Trump says six people have been arrested and seven cited over reflecting pool changes – US politics live - The Guardian.

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A: Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool.

B: reflecting pool was vandalized, as ex-Olympian denies doing damage CBCTrump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court CBS News

Summary

**Summary:** President Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial was vandalized, arresting six people and citing seven others after a dead duck was found in the pool. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and political figures regarding public spaces and their maintenance

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