President Donald Trump says work to repair the National Mall’s Reflecting Pool will begin “immediately” after he inspects the site following recent troubles, according to multiple outlets. Trump again attributes the damage and other problems to “vandals,” including claims that someone cut a long slit in the pool and may have dumped fertiliser into the water, contributing to the pool turning green or otherwise behaving improperly after renovations. He also says multiple people have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism, with reporting citing law-enforcement involvement and identifying an arrested cyclist as a former Olympian who denies the vandalism allegations. Some coverage also notes disputes over what caused the damage, including criticism that the issues could relate to the renovation process itself rather than sabotage, and speculation about whether visible markings could be linked to Trump’s motorcade. NBC and BBC report that the pool may be drained again, and the BBC adds that Trump threatens legal action over media reporting. Separately, outlets describe the Reflecting Pool renovation as a roughly $14 million project and report ongoing inspections and updates.