Trump blames vandals for Reflecting Pool problems and says it may need to be drained again
From the Left
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
President Donald Trump on Saturday said that multiple people had been arrested in connection with alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, including an Olympic canoeist, as the administration's $14 million project to renovate the site has faced multiple setbacks.
Check for Bias
The AI-powered AllSides Bias Checker instantly reveals the bias of a news article. Tap the button to use.
AllSides Picks
Headline Roundup
Is Algae Already Growing Again in the Renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?
June 16th, 2026
Headline Roundup
Vance Talks With Iran in Switzerland, As Iran Says It Closed Hormuz Over Israel's Lebanon Campaign
June 21st, 2026
