- President Donald Trump stated he is seeking "vandal proof" material for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's floor after claiming "deranged vandals" caused a 350-foot slit.
- Critics suggest the damage to the pool's lining, which has faded and accumulated debris, may be due to a botched repair job rather than vandalism.
- Work crews drained the pool this week following issues with the protective coating and algae blooms that turned the water green, delaying its completion for Fourth of July celebrations.
- The FBI is assisting U.S. Park Police in an investigation into the alleged vandalism, with court documents mentioning a June 9 incident involving a sharp object cutting the new liner.
- David Hearn pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the pool, while three other individuals also pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges for allegedly removing paint pieces.
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