Trump says Reflecting Pool may be drained after vandalism (opens in new tab)

President Trump said Saturday that contractors may need to drain much of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for repairs after what he called “disgraceful Vandalism.” He also said several alleged vandals had been arrested. He did not provide evidence for claims including that corrosive chemicals had been poured into the pool, and the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service, Interior Department and U.S. Attorney’s Office did not immediately respond to medi...