Trump Blames Vandals for Mall Grass Damage | Hattiesburg News

President Trump blames vandals for the damaged grass near the World War II Memorial, calling it deliberate destruction — but experts say the brown patches are more likely from extreme July heat and heavy foot traffic during his Fourth of July event. He even snapped at critics to “go back to law school,” echoing past disputes over monument damage, like with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. While an arrest was made for vandalism at the memorial itself — involving graffiti and bubbles in a fountain — that case doesn’t involve the grassy area he’s now spotlighting. Officials note such damage is common after large summer events, especially under record-breaking temperatures. 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/bdafdac4340d39ed