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Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says

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June 26, 2026

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Details of the alleged vandalism to the recently refurbished Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. were revealed in a court filing. According to Deputy Director for the National Park Service Frank Lands, the incident took place shortly after the resurfaced pool was filled again with water on June 9, ABC News reported. “The U.S. Park Police []...Click to read more

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UPI

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· Jun 26, 2026

Court document: Reflecting pool cut with sharp knife

Court document: Reflecting pool cut with sharp knife

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Arrests made over alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool

Seven arrests and 18 police reports have been made around the alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. The pool has suffered significant deterioration since a Donald Trump-backed renovation. Algae growth and peeling material were reported several weeks after the work. The US President has confirmed when repairs would be made. “We’ll fix it right after the Fourth of July,” President Trump said.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jun 27, 2026

National Park Service Confirms Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner Was Sliced With Sharp Blade

The National Park Service has confirmed that the liner at the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was deliberately cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing significant damage to a 16 million renovation project. Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the National Park Service, revealed the specifics in a court [] The post National Park Service Confirms Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner Was Sliced With Sharp Blade appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

The West Australian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Washington's renovated Reflecting Pool needs repairs

Just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation, Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained to deal with peeling paint and an algal bloom.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 25, 2026

Liner of Trump’s reflecting pool was cut with sharp blade, National Park Service says

A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a US16 million rehabilitation project, a top official at the National Park Service says. The agency reported the June 9 incident to US Park Police, said Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service. Lands made the statement in a court document filed late on Wednesday as part of a lawsuit filed by a non-profit...

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Related coverage for "Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut, tops of fences tossed in water, filing says": UPI — Court document: Reflecting pool cut with sharp knife. Sky News Australia — Arrests made over alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. ABC7 New York — Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says . Foreign Policy Journal — National Park Service Confirms Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner Was Sliced With Sharp Blade. The West Australian — Washington's renovated Reflecting Pool needs repairs. South China Morning Post — Liner of Trump’s reflecting pool was cut with sharp blade, National Park Service says