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Trump Admin Pours $15M into Lincoln Pool, Vandal Prosecutions

6/22/2026

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The Trump administration has spent nearly $15 million to repaint and repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced her office will prosecute anyone who vandalizes the reflecting pool.
President Donald Trump said contractors will likely drain the pool to complete the necessary repairs.
Trump claimed the administration has cleaned, renovated, and beautified more than 45 monuments, 28 statues, and 22 fountains in Washington, D.C.

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The Trump administration has spent nearly $15 million to repaint and repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced her office will prosecute anyone who vandalizes the reflecting pool.
President Donald Trump said contractors will likely drain the pool to complete the necessary repairs.
Trump claimed the administration has cleaned, renovated, and beautified more than 45 monuments, 28 statues, and 22 fountains in Washington, D.C.