A dead duckling is found floating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., drawing attention to the pool’s recent renovation and ongoing problems with algae and appearance. Several outlets report that the discovery occurs after public comments by Donald Trump and related political disputes about who is responsible for the pool’s condition. Trump had blamed “vandals” for the issues, and the U.S. Department of Justice is reported to be pursuing people allegedly involved. One report states that local U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vows to prosecute alleged vandals. Separately, a cyclist is reported to have been arrested near the Reflecting Pool; multiple outlets identify the person as a former Olympian who denies vandalism claims. Coverage also notes that officials say repair work or changes to address algae-related concerns will begin, with reporting indicating the pool may be drained as part of the response. The dead duckling is described as part of a wider set of troubling incidents being discussed publicly around the site, alongside other reports of additional dead ducks found nearby.