Vandalism Hits Lincoln Reflecting Pool

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Vandalism hits the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just after Fourth of July fireworks, with suspects slashing sealant and dumping fence posts into the water—adding to a wave of mischief across the National Mall, including political graffiti and blood messages on the Washington Monument. The White House calls it “targeted sabotage” by “anti-American crackpots,” leading to seven arrests and federal citations as authorities scramble to identify more suspects. The pool will be drained to assess damage, turning a holiday cleanup into a high-stakes repair mission under national scrutiny. Support…