{"id":2618097,"date":"2026-06-23T21:14:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-explosives-at-the-reflecting-pool-new-warning-of-explosives-seen-in-video-as-bomb-signs-show-up-in-area\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T21:17:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T01:17:54","slug":"video-explosives-at-the-reflecting-pool-new-warning-of-explosives-seen-in-video-as-bomb-signs-show-up-in-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-explosives-at-the-reflecting-pool-new-warning-of-explosives-seen-in-video-as-bomb-signs-show-up-in-area\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Explosives at the Reflecting Pool? New Warning of Explosives Seen in Video as Bomb Signs Show Up in Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">40<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvideo-explosives-at-the-reflecting-pool-new-warning-of-explosives-seen-in-video-as-bomb-signs-show-up-in-area%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2618097&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A recent growth at the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial has heightened concerns about its condition and security. Despite important investments to address neglect, issues such as algae growth and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-times-responds-to-blowback-from-article-daring-criticize-trans-ideology\/\" title=\"NY Times Responds to Blowback From Article Daring Criticize Trans Ideology\">peeling paint<\/a> persist, prompting further repairs. The site has also become a target for politically motivated vandalism, with new fencing warning of explosives and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dc-crime-legislation-victories-and-failures-over-the-years\/\" title=\"DC crime legislation: successes and setbacks\">increased surveillance measures<\/a>, including solar cameras and patrols by the National Guard and U.S. Park police. Authorities report multiple arrests and citations related to vandalism, and investigations continue into damages such as a large gash inflicted on the pool&#8217;s perimeter. Politicians and officials have publicly attributed the unrest to political opponents, voicing strong condemnations and pledging to repair and restore the site. President Donald Trump highlighted the extent of the damage, suggesting deliberate acts of vandalism, and emphasized plans for repairs around the upcoming July Fourth celebrations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>New video from the Reflecting Pool makes the situation around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scottish-parliament-rejects-proposal-to-investigate-trumps-finances\/\" title=\"Scottish Parliament Rejects Proposal to Investigate Trump\u2019s Finances\">national treasure<\/a> even murkier.<\/p>\n<p>The Trump administration invested millions to address neglect at the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial. However, recent algae infestations and peeling paint have triggered the need for further work.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, the pool has now become a lightning rod for politically inspired vandalism.<\/p>\n<p>New video <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WesternJournalX\/status\/2069522461704540304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted to X<\/a> showed that construction fencing around the Reflecting Pool warns everyone, \u201cDanger Explosives.\u201d The sign carries an image of a bomb.<\/p>\n<p>To date, no one has publicly voiced any indication that there would be blasting at the site.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING FOOTAGE: Warning signs on new fencing installed around the National Mall Reflecting Pool are capturing lots of attention.<\/p>\n<p>Video shows signs warning, \u201cDANGER EXPLOSIVES,\u201d along with an image of a bomb exploding.<\/p>\n<p>Solar surveillance is up too.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MqKkiHtMrH\">pic.twitter.com\/MqKkiHtMrH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WesternJournalX\/status\/2069522461704540304?\">June 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The video noted that additional solar surveillance has been added.<\/p>\n<p>National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are also patrolling, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/administration\/5935798-reflecting-pool-national-guard-park-police-vandalism-algae\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNational Guardsmen continue to patrol at the request of our law enforcement partners in support of Make DC Safe and Beautiful,\u201d a National Guard representative said on Tuesday. \u201cThe safety of the public and support to our partner agencies remain our focus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Interior Department <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/interiorpress47\/status\/2069241621275656660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">noted on X<\/a> that vandals trying to harm the Reflecting Pool have a huge ally \u2014 the media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe failing legacy media is trying to cover up for criminals who desecrated a great American monument. Here are the facts: \u00a0Six individuals have been arrested for vandalism at the Reflecting Pool \u00a0Seven additional individuals were <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >issued federal citations \u00a017 police reports<\/a> have been filed for vandalism,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The left has become so unhinged with its vandalism of the reflecting pool. Fencing is now being installed! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WXEXYwKTTF\">pic.twitter.com\/WXEXYwKTTF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Grant Stinchfield (@stinchfield1776) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/stinchfield1776\/status\/2069528766875922555?\">June 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe U.S. Park Police are conducting an ongoing investigation into the 300-plus-foot \u2018gash\u2019 that damaged the perimeter of the Reflecting Pool. The U.S. Park Police continue to carry out their number one duty of upholding law and order in our nation\u2019s capital,\u201d the post added.<\/p>\n<p>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said only off-center Democrats could try to ruin the Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese deranged leftists in algae costumes with \u2018Team Algae\u2019 on their backs \u2014 what does that even mean?\u201d she said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/white-house-targets-pro-algae-leftists-at-reflecting-pool-12108232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek<\/a>. \u201cOnly the Democrats could hate beautifying our nation\u2019s capital and making it a symbol of pride again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Leavitt said those arrested were \u201clongtime donors to the Democrat Party, to Barack Obama, to ActBlue,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/fox2now.com\/hill-politics\/national-guard-park-police-patrolling-reflecting-pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTVI-TV<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to not only hold those people accountable, but we\u2019re going to fix the pool, continue to make it beautiful from this despicable vandalism just in time to celebrate our nation\u2019s 250th birthday next week,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116800002761284625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>  post, President Donald Trump wrote that \u201cThe 350 foot gash, made by a very sharp knife or razors, is actually numerous slashes over a very long 350 foot length. It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLikewise, the small area at the bottom of the Pool was cut and powerfully lifted off the surface leaving very jagged, uneven edges. The large areas of grass are being replaced. In any event, even prior to fixing those areas, the Reflecting Pool is as beautiful as it can be. 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