Trump Reveals New Plan to ‘Vandal Proof’ the Lincoln Reflecting Pool
President Donald trump provided an update on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool via social media, indicating that it had been drained and repaired after being damaged by vandalism. He expressed concern over the vandalism, describing those responsible as “deranged vandals” and stating he is seeking “Vandal proof” materials to prevent future damage. Trump highlighted that the damage occurred before July Fourth during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, which proceeded without major incident. He emphasized that individuals accused of vandalism could face severe legal penalties, including up to 10 years in prison. Arrests related to the vandalism were made, and one individual was indicted for damaging the pool’s sealant. Originally, the pool’s appearance was altered with a new paint job, which was initially well-received. Though, issues like algae growth and vandalism have as damaged the site, prompting the president to focus on protecting this national landmark.
President Donald Trump gave an update on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Friday via social media platform .
In short, the president declared that he will stay one step ahead of his many bitter adversaries.
With the Reflecting Pool drained once again, Trump announced that he now seeks “Vandal Proof” material to prevent future destruction.
“The Reflecting Pool, so badly damaged by Deranged Vandals, has been emptied as the massive slash gets repaired,” the president wrote. “We got it through the great July Fourth Weekend.”
Indeed, America’s 250th Anniversary celebration went off without incident.
Still, Trump focused on those who, in the weeks preceding the Fourth of July, allegedly vandalized the renovated pool.
“What kind of animals would do such a thing?” he asked. “We are looking for a Vandal Proof material, but such a thing should not have been necessary. The Scum in Court will hopefully be prosecuted to the MAX.”
🔴President Trump just posted this update on the heavily vandalized and damaged Reflecting Pool, calling out the deranged vandals who slashed it and wants them to be “prosecuted to the MAX.” pic.twitter.com/Enqj0IpNSx
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From (@TrumpDailyPosts) July 17, 2026
The Reflecting Pool saga began after a visiting friend from Germany complained to Trump that it looked “dark and disgusting.” The president responded with a project to paint the pool’s shallow basin “American flag blue.”
Last month, initial reviews of the completed project drew positive reviews even from some Trump haters.
Of course, as stagnant water often does, the Reflecting Pool eventually developed an algae problem.
The real problem, however, came in the form of alleged vandalism.
Several weeks before the July 4 celebration, the president accused his detractors of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool via chemicals designed to make the new paint peel.
Then, a few days later, the U.S. Park Police arrested five people in connection with the alleged vandalism.
Meanwhile, Trump threatened severe consequences.
“Please remember that there is a 10-year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things — Which will be fully enforced!” he wrote on .
Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced a felony indictment against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who allegedly damaged part of the Reflecting Pool’s sealant.
“The evidence shows, and we will prove beyond a reasonable doubt, that Hearn willfully destroyed property at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,” Pirro said.
Trump did not say when he expected to see the latest repairs completed.
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