US Park Police seek to ID person in Reflecting Pool vandalism investigation
Summary
U.S. Park Police are looking for a person shown in a video who may have damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Several people have been arrested for vandalism, and repair work is ongoing. President Donald Trump said vandals caused the damage and that the pool will be drained again for permanent repairs around the Fourth of July.Key Facts
- The vandalism incident happened on June 19, 2026, at about 3:36 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Park Police released a video showing a person reaching into the Reflecting Pool and pulling something out.
- People with information about the suspect are asked to contact the Park Police tip line.
- Several arrests and federal citations have been made related to vandalism at the pool.
- President Trump called the vandals "thugs" and said the pool will be restored to look as good as it did before damage.
- The Reflecting Pool is currently under repair after a $16 million renovation begun during President Trump’s earlier administration.
- The pool will be drained again for permanent repairs around the Fourth of July holiday.
- The White House has not publicly shared proof of the vandalism.
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