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Trump says Reflecting Pool will be drained after vandalism
Filed: Jun 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump said the Reflecting Pool will be drained after algae appeared and a three-time Olympian was charged.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the Reflecting Pool will be drained, citing vandalism and algae after renovation.
WHEN: Jun 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump said the pool was vandalized and algae developed after a hasty renovation.
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