Event Brief
Trump claims vandals damaged D.C. Reflecting Pool
Filed: Jun 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Trump posted that vandals slashed the Reflecting Pool lining and poured chemicals, and said arrests were made.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump claimed vandals damaged the D.C. Reflecting Pool and said arrests were made.
WHEN: Jun 21, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: Trump was reacting to alleged vandalism at the Reflecting Pool, which he said involved slashing the lining and pouring chemicals.
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