Key Facts

• Six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to President Trump.
• Another seven people were cited for damaging the pool.
• Trump claims there was a large 350-foot gash in the pool’s paint, but offers no proof.
• One man was confirmed arrested for touching peeling paint on the pool liner.
• The pool renovation cost over $14 million and involved installing a new liner with a color called “American flag blue.”
• Algae growth has appeared in the pool soon after the renovation was declared complete.
• Pieces of the pool liner have been found floating in the water.
• Authorities including National Guard members and Park Police are guarding the area after claims of vandalism.
• The pool is planned to have some water drained to allow permanent repairs either before or after the July 4th holiday.