Trump Alleges Vandalism at National Mall Reflecting Pool
Trump claims the material at The Reflecting Pool was cut with a knife or box cutter, calling the damage an act of vandalism visible to all.
First Published: August 1, 2026, 9:03 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump alleged an act of vandalism at The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, saying material there was cut with a blade.
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