Trump blames vandals for Lincoln Memorial pool repairs

President Donald Trump blames vandalism for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool needing costly repairs after viral videos showed paint peeling on the monument.

President Donald Trump attributes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's $14 million repair needs to vandalism, citing viral videos of peeling paint. He announced arrests and criticized ABC reporter Jonathan Karl for touching the pool. US Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro emphasized prosecuting all vandalism, including minor acts, to maintain D.C.'s beauty and safety.