Watch live: Pirro gives update on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 'vandalism' probe
Key takeaways
- The probe comes after the National Park Service found the pool s liner was damaged by what appeared to be a sharp object, prompting the basin to be drained as repairs continue.
- President Trump and other administration officials have maintained that the peeling blue paint and algae growth were the result of tampering.
- The press conference is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The probe comes after the National Park Service found the pool s liner was damaged by what appeared to be a sharp object, prompting the basin to be drained as repairs continue. The administration has vowed to hold those responsible accountable, with Pirro previously pledging to prosecute anyone found to have vandalized the historic site.
President Trump and other administration officials have maintained that the peeling blue paint and algae growth were the result of tampering. The renovations were part of Trump s broader effort to beautify the nation s capital ahead of America s 250th birthday celebrations.
The press conference is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. EDT.