Reflecting Pool to Refill and Reopen After Vandalism Repairs

Trump says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drained first to fix a leaky basin and then after vandalism, will be refilled and back in service soon. The project’s cost has ballooned from about $1.5 million to over $16 million, with three people charged in the vandalism incident, including former Olympian David Hearn. The pool has a long history of maintenance challenges since its 1923 opening, including algae buildup and lining peeling after recent repairs.