Former Olympian Among Those Charged with Vandalizing Reflecting Pool; Trump Says Basin Must Be Drained: Report
Multiple people were reportedly arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, prompting President Donald Trump to warn of serious jail time.
TL;DR
- Multiple people were arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- President Donald Trump stated that the vandals used knives and chemicals, causing a significant gash and damage.
- Trump announced that the Reflecting Pool would need to be drained for repairs.
- Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested and charged with destruction of government property, but he denies vandalizing the pool.
- Hearn stated he was investigating a detached piece of the pool liner after a bike ride.
- Seven people were detained Friday and five on Saturday in separate incidents.
- The vandalism occurred weeks after a $14.8 million restoration project was completed.