Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, National Park Service official says in court filing
Washington — A top official with the National Park Service said in a court filing Thursday that the agency reported damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool caused by a sharp knife over two weeks ago.
TL;DR
- A National Park Service official, Frank Lands, stated in a court filing that the Reflecting Pool was intentionally damaged.
- The damage, reported on June 9, included a caulk over foam sealant cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material.
- Approximately 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
- President Trump had blamed vandals for issues with the pool's coating, though details of evidence have not been released.
- The park service plans to drain and repair the pool after the Independence Day festivities.
- At least five people have been arrested and five others issued federal citations for alleged vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool.