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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Reflecting Pool Near the Lincoln Memorial Drained Again as Trump Vows Vandals Will Pay a Big Price",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump says the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been drained again to fix damage from alleged vandalism, and has warned that those responsible will pay a big price.",
  "content": "US President Donald Trump has said that the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been drained once again, this time to repair damage that vandals allegedly caused two weeks earlier. Trump made the announcement in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.\n\nHow Badly Was the Pool Damaged\nAccording to Trump, the slashes cut into the pool ran about 300 yards long. He said the floor of the pool was cut and then pulled upward with great force by those responsible, whom he called thugs.\n\nWhy the Parks Department Had to Empty the Water\nTrump said the Parks Department had to empty the water from the pool in order to fix its watertight basin, the sealed floor that keeps the water in. He added that the pool will be refilled and put back into service soon.\n\nWhy the Repairs Waited Until After July 4th\nTrump's post noted that officials deliberately held off on the repair work until after the July 4th weekend. According to news reports, the episode dates back to late June, when Trump first said the Reflecting Pool would probably need to be drained again because of vandalism. Around the same time, reports also pointed to an ongoing algae problem in the pool, even as officials pinned the damage mainly on vandals. Some reports questioned whether the vandalism claim was ever substantiated, noting that an official had insisted the pool was actually fine even while preparations were underway to drain it. Later reports said a permanent repair would begin around July 4th.\n\nThe Arrests and the Dispute Over the Vandalism Claim\nAccording to news reports, five people had been arrested and accused of vandalism by a Saturday night in late June. Officials described the incident as disgraceful vandalism. However, several reports raised doubts about the vandalism narrative, pointing out that no solid evidence was ever made public to back it up.\n\nWhat Trump Said in His Post\n\n We drained the beautiful \"Reflecting Pool\" today in order to fix the scars and damage that was done by the Vandals two weeks ago. We wanted to wait until after the July 4th Weekend. The slashes were 300 yards long, and the floor of the pool was cut and then pulled upward, with great force, by these thugs. The Parks Department had to empty the water in order to fix the water tight basin. It will be refilled and put back into service soon. These Country hating sleazebags should pay a big price for the damage done. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DJT\n\nView original post (Truth Social) »\n\nWhat this means for you\n• This story has no direct financial impact for readers in India, but it matters for tourists and anyone planning a Washington, D.C. trip, since the Reflecting Pool area may stay off-limits to visitors while the repair work is underway.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where is the Reflecting Pool located?\nIt is a well-known pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.\n\n2. Why was it drained again?\nAccording to President Trump, vandals damaged the pool two weeks earlier, and the water was drained to allow repairs.\n\n3. How much damage was done to the pool?\nTrump said the slashes were about 300 yards long and the floor was cut and pulled upward by force.\n\n4. Has anyone been arrested over this?\nAccording to news reports, five people had been arrested and accused of vandalism by a Saturday night in late June.\n\n5. When will the pool be refilled?\nTrump said it will be refilled and put back into service soon once the repairs are complete.\n\n6. How long did officials wait before starting repairs?\nTrump said officials deliberately waited until after the July 4th weekend to begin the repair work.\n\nLeader Profile: Donald Trump\n• Role: President of the United States\n• Born: 14 June 1946, Queens, New York\n• Party: Republican Party\n• Education: BS in Economics, Wharton (UPenn)\n\n47th President of the United States, in office since January 2025; he was also the 45th President (2017–21). A real-estate developer and former TV personality.\n\nPolitical Career & Achievements\n• Founder & chairman, The Trump Organization\n• Host of The Apprentice (2004–2015)\n• 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)\n• 47th President of the United States (since 2025)\n• Won two non-consecutive terms — first since 1892\n\nQuick Facts\n• Hosted the reality TV show The Apprentice from 2004 to 2015.\n• First US president since Grover Cleveland to win non-consecutive terms.",
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  "category": "Leaders Speak",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-14",
  "tags": [
    "realDonaldTrump"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}