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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again
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Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool, and says it will be drained again

NPR News · Jun 21, 2026, 1:46 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.

The president posted on Truth Social claiming vandals slashed the pool's lining and poured chemicals into the water, saying arrests have been made. He provided no evidence for his claims.

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