October 19, 2026

Trump Threatens Vandals Over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Damage

Trump claims the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 70% filled and warns against vandalism.
Federal prosecutors previously stated damage was due to a botched installation, not vandalism.
The renovation costs have ballooned from an estimated $1.5 million to nearly $20 million.
A judge dismissed criminal charges against a man accused of vandalizing the pool, citing political pressure.

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