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Olympian pleads not guilty as Trump Reflecting Pool renovation delayed

7/12/2026

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Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a federal charge for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool’s sealant.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is delayed; Doug Burgum said the work will clear fireworks debris and fix vandalism after July 4 display, and Trump hoped to reopen it by July 4, 2026, for the 250th anniversary.
Nebraska visitor Lindsay Anderson said she was disappointed the pool was not visible.

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Olympian David Hearn pleaded not guilty to a federal charge for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool’s sealant.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is delayed; Doug Burgum said the work will clear fireworks debris and fix vandalism after July 4 display, and Trump hoped to reopen it by July 4, 2026, for the 250th anniversary.
Nebraska visitor Lindsay Anderson said she was disappointed the pool was not visible.