Trump Alleges Vandalism at Reflecting Pool, Says Material Cut With Knife
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Trump Alleges Vandalism at Reflecting Pool, Says Material Cut With Knife

Trump claims someone deliberately damaged the National Mall landmark, describing cuts made with a knife or box cutter in a Truth Social post.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 1, 2026, 9:07 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump alleged that vandals deliberately damaged the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, describing the material as sliced open with a blade.