Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs are near complete, refill to come 'this week'

Repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are nearing completion, with officials indicating the pool may be refilled with water soon, though the exact timeline remains uncertain. Despite the progress, the president continued to promote unverified allegations of vandalism at the site. The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the pool’s restoration and its significance as a national landmark. Questions remain about the extent of the damage and the credibility of the claims surrounding it.

President Trump said Tuesday repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are close to complete and should be refilled with water "this week," but still touted unfounded claims of vandalism. "I think they're going to fill it up this week," Trump said in a video shared by the Rapid Respond 47 account on the social...