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Trump says vandals sabotaged Reflecting Pool, Olympian arrested

President Trump is accusing vandals of sabotaging the $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. So far, five people have been arrested, including three-time olympian and cyclist David Hearn, who was taken into custody after touching the pool's detached liner.

Published June 22, 2026, 1:03 AM
Updated June 22, 2026, 1:26 AM4.5K
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Trump says vandals sabotaged Reflecting Pool, Olympian arrested

President Trump is accusing vandals of sabotaging the $14 million renovation on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. So far, five people have been arrested, including three-time olympian and cyclist David Hearn, who was taken into custody after touching the pool's detached liner.

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