Trump says several arrested for Reflecting Pool alleged vandalism
Summary
President Donald Trump said several people have been arrested for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae growth and paint problems appeared. A man was also detained for touching the pool while investigating the peeling surface installed by the President. Authorities are working to fix the damage and clear the algae.Key Facts
- The United States Park Police arrested multiple people for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to President Trump.
- The Reflecting Pool recently developed algae that turned the water fluorescent green and paint started peeling from its surface.
- David Hearn, a 67-year-old man, was detained for five hours after touching the pool to examine the new coating.
- President Trump ordered the installation of a new coating on the pool as part of spring cleaning ahead of the U.S. 250th birthday.
- Workers have been applying hydrogen peroxide to remove the algae, which is reported to be 75% gone.
- President Trump suggested that vandals used chemicals to harm the Reflecting Pool and referenced a related incident of numbers etched into the National Mall grass.
- Authorities are investigating possible threats related to vandalism and the etched numbers found on the National Mall.
- The National Park Service has not yet responded to requests for comment on the arrests or vandalism.
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