Trump drains Lincoln Memorial pool to repair alleged vandal damage
Trump the president said crews emptied the historic Reflecting Pool to fix a 300-yard gash he blamed on vandals, with several people already charged over the site.
First Published: July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump said crews drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to repair damage he blamed on vandals.
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