Donald J.Trump says Reflecting Pool back in operation after vandal damage

warned that anyone who attacks renovated Washington monuments faces up to 10 years in jail and announced repairs to a 350-foot gash will begin after July 4th.

ByRichard Miniter

First Published: June 29, 2026, 9:07 PM EST

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WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump declared the Reflecting Pool fully operational despite recent vandalism and warned of harsh penalties for future attacks on Washington monuments in a Truth Social post on June 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM EST.