Five people reportedly arrested after Trump claims Washington reflecting pool was ‘vandalized’ – US politics live
Summary
Five people were arrested for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump said repair work on the damaged pool will start immediately, while local officials warned that vandals will face prosecution.Key Facts
- Five people were arrested for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- Another five people received federal citations for related acts.
- President Trump inspected the reflecting pool and described the damage as serious.
- Trump said the pool might be drained to carry out repairs.
- The reflecting pool had issues before, such as algae and peeling paint, after recent renovations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The U.S. attorney for D.C., Jeanine Pirro, stated vandals will be prosecuted fully.
- A three-time Olympian was arrested on a misdemeanor for touching peeling paint at the pool.
- Repair work on the reflecting pool is set to begin immediately according to President Trump.
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