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

The story
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.
How other outlets covered this
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- Washington ExaminerDOJ won’t rule out new charges for Reflecting Pool vandals as Trump calls to revisit dropped cases16 days ago
- The Guardian — WorldTrump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim17 days ago
- RollingStoneTrump’s Reflecting Pool Fiasco Can, in Fact, Get Even More Embarrassing23 days ago
- Google NewsGOP senator on Trump’s Reflecting Pool vandalism claims: ‘He grows anxious when he has an unexpressed thought’ - The Hill25 days ago
- ZeroHedge"Pure Case Of Vandalism": Trump Rages As DoJ Drops Reflecting Pool Case Against Former Olympian26 days ago
- BBCTrump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs 26 days ago
- BreitbartVIDEO — Trump: D.C. Reflecting Pool Drained for Repairs After 'Country-Hating Sleazebags' Vandalized Itabout 1 month ago
- CBS NewsTrump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairsabout 1 month ago
How this story developed
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