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Trump Says More Reflecting Pool Arrests Coming: 'These People Are Sick'

Forbes · Jun 26, 2026, 7:18 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Topline President Donald Trump again on Friday blamed the deteriorating condition of the Reflecting Pool on vandals, who he described as ripping “a scar 350 feet long” in the pool—allegations many critics deride—and says he expects more arrests to be made.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton on June 26, 2026.Getty Images Key Facts Trump, speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition Policy Conference in Washington DC, said law enforcement has “others in line to be caught” for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after the Interior Department spokesperson on Thursday said seven people have already been arrested.

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