Lincoln Pool Vandalism and Political Fallout | Roanoke News

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is in chaos ahead of the Fourth of July, with vandalism causing $10K+ in damage and forcing the pool’s closure—just as President Trump promised a patriotic makeover. Officials blame deliberate cuts to the liner, arresting former Olympian David Hearn, who denies the charges as politically motivated. Repairs are underway with the original contractor, while senators demand answers over suspicious no-bid contracts worth millions. The pool’s fate—and who’s really to blame—hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/dfb1788e0a6e7cd4