Trump Calls ABC’s Reflecting Pool Report Fake News, Blames Vandalism
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Trump Calls ABC’s Reflecting Pool Report Fake News, Blames Vandalism

Trump disputes ABC News coverage of the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying a knife or box cutter caused the damage, not peeling paint.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 14, 2026, 1:27 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump accused ABC News and anchor David Muir of misreporting why crews drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying vandalism, not maintenance, was the true cause.