President Donald Trump says vandals damaged the newly renovated Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and he posted claims about what was done to the pool. According to accounts from multiple outlets, Trump said vandals slashed or damaged the pool’s lining and used chemicals on the newly installed surface. Fox News reports Trump specifically alleged that chemicals were used. NPR reports Trump posted the claims on Truth Social, saying arrests have been made, but it also notes that he provided no evidence. Breitbart similarly says police are investigating and characterizes Trump’s statements as blaming vandals for trying to damage the work. NPR adds that Trump says the pool will be drained again. Across the coverage, the central points are Trump’s public allegations about chemical and lining damage, the existence of an investigation by authorities, and statements that the pool is expected to be drained as a result. None of the summaries provided here include independent verification details beyond Trump’s account.