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July 14, 2026
FBI Investigates Alleged Vandalism at Lincoln Reflecting Pool Amid Ongoing Repairs
- FBI agents are investigating alleged damage to the Lincoln Reflecting Pool, which has been drained for repairs.
- The renovation's cost has now exceeded $16 million, significantly higher than the initial $2 million estimate.
- President Trump has publicly blamed vandals for damage, including peeling paint and algae blooms, while a chain-link fence remains in place until January 8, 2027.
5 Sources
- Trump says the ‘vandals’ and ‘sleazebags’ he claims cut up the Lincoln Reflecting Pool will ‘pay a big price’Jul 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM · Independent
- Trump’s Reflecting Pool fence could be up until January 2027, docs showJul 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM · Independent
- Trump’s disastrous Reflecting Pool makeover could see the landmark fenced off until next year, documents revealJul 15, 2026 at 11:54 AM · Independent
- FBI Evidence Team Visits Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolJul 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM · NYT
- FBI agents search drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Trump looks to pin refurb disaster on vandalsJul 16, 2026 at 8:56 AM · Independent