Key facts
- President Trump blamed vandalism for issues with the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- Trump claimed vandals poured corrosive chemicals into the pool.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that those caught vandalizing the pool will be fully prosecuted.
- The pool has experienced peeling paint and an algae bloom.
- The Reflecting Pool's renovation project cost $14.7 million.
President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for recent issues with the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including peeling blue paint and an algae bloom. Trump stated on social media that the pool may need to be drained for repairs and that multiple individuals have been arrested for vandalizing it. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Sunday that those caught vandalizing the pool will be fully prosecuted, emphasizing the need to keep the U.S. capital safe. Citations have been issued for vandalism, and Pirro added that adding products to the pool that generate algae could lead to more severe charges. The pool's renovation project cost $14.7 million and was declared complete on June 6.