Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool
Summary
President Donald Trump admitted there is no video or proof showing vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite earlier claims. He said some damage was caused by contractor mistakes made during rushed work, and the government is dropping charges against a man accused of damaging the pool, as new evidence showed the damage existed before he arrived.Key Facts
- President Trump acknowledged there is no video or proof of vandalism to the Reflecting Pool.
- Trump previously claimed the damage was caused by vandals but now says some damage resulted from contractor errors.
- The pool was being resurfaced with a blue bottom as ordered by the president.
- David Hearn, a former Olympian, was charged with damaging the pool but the case against him is being dropped.
- Evidence showed the damaged area was already in disrepair before Hearn arrived.
- Trump said security cameras are being installed around the pool.
- Hearn’s lawyers have said they are reviewing legal action over what they call harassment.
- The Justice Department acknowledged the damage was caused by poor installation, not vandalism.
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