President Donald Trump says problems with Washington’s Reflecting Pool are being caused by vandalism, pointing to damage he says occurred after a renovation ordered by him. Multiple outlets report that Trump made the claim on social media, saying that “vandalism” has led to issues including damage to the grass outside the pool and harm to the inside surface that was recently installed. PBS NewsHour and the South China Morning Post describe visible deterioration, including peeling paint, following the renovation. The Independent similarly reports that Trump blames vandalism but does not provide substantiating evidence for his allegation. BreakingNews.ie reports that Park Police officers arrested a suspect on Friday, according to The Washington Post, though the details and connection to the alleged damage are not described in the provided summaries. Yahoo UK News and other reports also state that police are investigating the matter. Overall, the reports agree that Trump is alleging intentional damage, that the pool shows signs of wear after the renovation, and that law enforcement is investigating, with no publicly cited proof included in the accounts summarized here.