{"id":85216,"date":"2026-06-22T14:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-to-be-drained-again-after-14-7m-renovation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T14:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T18:16:51","slug":"lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-to-be-drained-again-after-14-7m-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-to-be-drained-again-after-14-7m-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to Be Drained Again After $14.7M Renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is being prepared to be drained once more \u2014 just weeks after a $14.7 million renovation project was completed \u2014 as President Donald Trump issues stern warnings to those accused of vandalizing the historic landmark.<\/p>

According to Washington-based WTOP Radio, the DC Water authority has issued a permit to drain the 2,000-foot-long rectangular pool. The company that performed the renovation work says it will address the needed repairs under its warranty obligations.<\/p>

Neither the National Park Service nor DC Water responded to requests for comment.<\/p>

Peeling paint and algae growth became noticeable in the pool shortly after President Trump announced the renovation complete on June 6. Questions have been raised about the no-bid contract used to recoat the pool ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations scheduled for next month, along with concerns about the ducks that inhabit the water.<\/p>

Trump has attributed the pool’s deteriorating condition to vandals, though he has not offered evidence to support that claim. On Monday, he reinforced a weekend threat made by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to pursue criminal charges against those accused of attempting to damage the pool.<\/p>

“Please remember that there is a 10-year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things \u2014 Which will be fully enforced!” Trump stated in a social media post.<\/p>

Trump indicated that multiple arrests have already taken place. Media reports citing an administration official say at least five individuals have been arrested \u2014 including a former Olympian who has publicly denied the accusations \u2014 while five others received citations. The U.S. Park Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment.<\/p>

Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, the firm responsible for the renovation, released a statement Sunday saying the sections requiring repair represent “a very small part of the massive 7-acre project, and do not indicate a failure of the liner.”<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained for a second time in just weeks following a costly renovation, as President Trump warns those accused of vandalism could face prison time. A permit has been issued to drain the landmark pool, and the contractor says repairs will be covered under warranty. At least five people have been arrested in connection with alleged damage to the site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":85215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[833],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-85216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/news-1782152211146.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-mas","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":93904,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-drained-again-amid-trump-renovation-troubles\/","url_meta":{"origin":85216,"position":0},"title":"Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Drained Again Amid Trump Renovation Troubles","author":"Admin","date":"July 10, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Workers are once again emptying the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Trump's renovation project continues to face setbacks well beyond the original July 4th deadline. 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