Vandalism and renovation issues at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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Donald Trump
Washington DC, USA
June 2026
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool paint is peeling and water has turned green. President Trump claims vandalism occurred and threatened prison sentences. Officials state the pool will be drained and re-renovated under warranty.
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