PoliticsNational MonumentsTrump Blames Vandals for Pool Crisis; Records Show NeglectTrump blames vandals for the Reflecting Pool's algae and peeling paint, but internal records and experts point to neglect and rushed no-bid contracting.June 24, 2026—5 min read
CrimePoliticsOlympian Denies Vandalizing Pool; Trump Vows RepairsThree-time U.S. Olympian David Hearn denies vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump vows immediate repairs and jail time.June 21, 2026—4 min read
PoliticsNationalTrump Blames Vandals as Reflecting Pool Turns GreenTrump claims vandals sabotaged the Reflecting Pool after algae blooms turned the water green, sparking debate over the renovation.June 20, 2026—5 min read