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Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles

Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles

Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

June 23, 2026 at 03:19 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"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!"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I can't help it if somebody goes in with a knife and starts hacking it up."

— Donald Trump , Politician

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Donald TrumpPoliticianRight

Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.

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Jeanine PirroPoliticianRight

Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

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Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 1 person

Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

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