07/20/2026
Federal authorities have identified three more individuals charged in connection with damage to the recently restored Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Investigators allege the suspects were caught removing pieces of the new blue liner, adding to a growing number of arrests tied to vandalism at the historic landmark.
The case has drawn national attention after President Donald Trump championed the multimillion-dollar restoration as part of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. Supporters argue those responsible should face accountability, saying public monuments deserve respect and protection from deliberate damage.
