NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 8, 2026Hillsborough
Donald Trump alleges vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Former President Donald Trump has publicly claimed that the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial has been vandalized, citing social media posts by a freelance photographer. He has called for television host Jeanine Pirro to investigate the site.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The claim concerns the physical condition and security of a major federal monument, prompting public discussion regarding the maintenance of national landmarks.
Key Facts
- Donald Trump shared a screenshot of an X post by photographer Andrew Leyden.
- The original post by Andrew Leyden claimed to show 'cuts in the expansion joints' on the side of the Reflecting Pool.
- Donald Trump characterized the images as proof of vandalism.
- Donald Trump requested that Jeanine Pirro 're-visit' the Reflecting Pool to investigate the claims.
Who's Mentioned
personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personDavid Hearn“Olympic canoeist and individual previously charged”locationReflecting Pool“The site of the alleged vandalism.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia”personTodd Blanche“Acting Attorney General”personAndrew Leyden“Freelance photographer”