Washington’s Reflecting Pool to be drained again as Trump warns vandals face prison time
Cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to paint it blue…
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Cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to paint it blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence,, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs just weeks after a $14.7 million renovation, local media reported on Monday (June 22, 2026), as President Donald Trump warned alleged vandals face prison time. Trump declared the renovation project complete on June 6. TRUMP SHAMES ‘PRO-ALGAE’ PROTESTER IN HUNT FOR ALLEGED REFLECTING POOL VANDALS “We are preparing lawsuits against ABC for false reporting.
Furthermore, Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. Trump says he’s suing ABC for ‘false’ Reflecting Pool coverage. Swati Gandhi Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues.
In addition, The company responsible for the renovation work, Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, said on June 21 the areas that required repairs made up “a very small part of the massive 2.83 ha project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner.” REUTERS. The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609m rectangular pool, it said on June 22, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty.
One point remains disputed: Opposite versions — Trump threatens lawsuit against ABC News for reflecting pool coverage, claims Biden admin… ; In a post on Truth Social, the president let loose on ABC News over its coverage of the….
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Cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to paint it blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence,, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on June 22, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs just weeks after a $14.7 million renovation, local media reported on Monday (June 22, 2026), as President Donald Trump warned alleged vandals face prison time.
reliability low1/3 sourcesTrump declared the renovation project complete on June 6.
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TRUMP SHAMES ‘PRO-ALGAE’ PROTESTER IN HUNT FOR ALLEGED REFLECTING POOL VANDALS “We are preparing lawsuits against ABC for false reporting.
according to Washington ExaminerHer work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India.
according to LivemintTrump says he’s suing ABC for ‘false’ Reflecting Pool coverage.
according to Washington ExaminerSwati Gandhi Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues.
according to LivemintThe company responsible for the renovation work, Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, said on June 21 the areas that required repairs made up “a very small part of the massive 2.83 ha project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner.” REUTERS
according to The Hindu — International +1The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609m rectangular pool, it said on June 22, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty.
according to The Hindu — International +1The president has nevertheless escalated the rhetoric dramatically, warning that anyone caught damaging the pool could face up to 10 years in prison.
according to The Daily BeastPressed on the money spent on the project—when he originally claimed it would be done for a fraction of the cost—Trump returned to familiar territory. “Barack Hussein Obama, have you ever heard of him?” he replied. “Yeah, he spent two years and over $100 million on trying to fix it.
according to The Daily BeastDestruction of federal property can carry a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
according to The Straits Times - WorldTrump told reporters on June 22 that the pool “looks very good.” He accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water or taking action to create the algae, without providing evidence, adding that the algae was now dead and would be vacuumed out of the pool.
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- Trump threatens lawsuit against ABC News for reflecting pool coverage, claims Biden admin…Livemint
- In a post on Truth Social, the president let loose on ABC News over its coverage of the…Washington Examiner
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Cleanup continues on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump…
omitted byLeft sideCentercovered byLeft sideRight sidePublic / AgenciesTrump declared the renovation project complete on June 6.
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