Lincoln Memorial Pool Under Siege

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, long a popular spot for photos and spontaneous dips, is now under heavy security after President Trump blamed vandals for damage to its liner—though no proof was shown. A June incident involving a knife-like cut prompted the National Guard and Park Police to ramp up patrols, install surveillance towers, and even arrest someone for touching peeling paint. Fencing has been added, supposedly for Fourth of July safety, turning the iconic, historically protest-filled pool into a heavily monitored landmark. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73cc7c55f335b848