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Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Problems

Jun 22, 2026Center

President Donald Trump says vandals caused the algae blooms and peeling paint at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. He speaks with reporters in the Oval Office. (Source: Bloomberg)

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