Key Facts

• President Trump spoke about the Reflecting Pool on Sunday.
• The Reflecting Pool will be drained after July 4, 2026, the 250th U.S. anniversary.
• He said the pool was damaged by people he called criminals and vandals.
• The damage included harm to the pool’s lining.
• Algae grew in the pool, which he said was caused by those same people.
• The Reflecting Pool is located at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
• The pool had been in use despite the reported damage.