President Trump has alleged that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. was deliberately sabotaged by vandals, and he says the iconic landmark will be drained once again as a result.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president claimed that individuals slashed the pool’s lining and poured chemicals into the water. He also stated that arrests have been made in connection with the alleged vandalism.
However, the president offered no evidence to support either claim.
The announcement came as National Park Service employees were spotted at the site on Saturday, June 20, 2026, using vacuum equipment to clean the Reflecting Pool, drawing attention from visitors gathered at the memorial.
