The damage was done to the bottom of the newly repaired and renovated monument.
President Donald Trump reported this week that suspects have been arrested for vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Renovations and repairs to the pool were completed earlier this month.
“Six people have been arrested, and seven people have been cited, for the damage they did to our Country’s now beautiful Reflecting Pool,“ the president stated. “The 350 foot gash, made by a very sharp knife or razors, is actually numerous slashes over a very long 350 foot length.“
President Trump continued, “It was purposefully and criminally done, and somebody had to work very hard, probably in the dark of night, to create such a condition. Likewise, the small area at the bottom of the Pool was cut and powerfully lifted off the surface, leaving very jagged, uneven edges.“
He concluded, “The large areas of grass [on the National Mall] are being replaced. In any event, even prior to fixing those areas, the Reflecting Pool is as beautiful as it can be. We will drain some of the water, either immediately before or after the Fourth of July, to do the permanent repair.“
The U.S. Park Police have installed surveillance cameras and increased security around the memorial pool as repairs are being made.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For President Trump and members of his administration as they pursue improvements and renovations of memorials in the nation’s capital.
- For Secretary Burgum and officials in the Department of the Interior and National Park Service as they oversee beautification projects.
Sources: Truth Social, Townhall, CBS News
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