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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum doubled down on blaming vandals for the reflecting pool’s problems, saying photos show damage to the pool bottom and that the president’s motorcade over the unfinished pool did not cause it; seven people have been arrested in connection with the damage, and Burgum defended ongoing federal restoration work as controversy swirls ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
Doug Burgum, the Trump administration’s Interior Secretary, said the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026 should be celebrated in a nonpartisan, unifying way that emphasizes shared heritage over political divisions.
Trump posted AI-generated images on Truth Social, including a scene of him and Cabinet members lounging shirtless on a golden inflatable lounger in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is undergoing a $1.5 million renovation overseen by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum; the pool site was vandalized with graffiti and an investigation is ongoing.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné announced the cancellation of federal offshore wind leases worth about $1 billion and redirected the investment to oil and natural gas projects in the U.S., signaling a rare policy shift under Trump away from offshore wind despite prior support; environmentalists criticize the move as wasteful and contrary to clean-energy goals, while supporters note offshore wind remains costly and that policy must align with domestic oil and gas priorities; observers wonder if this signals more one-off deals and whether the U.S. offshore wind industry can regain momentum.
Former President Donald Trump has selected Doug Burgum as his choice for the position of Interior Secretary. This appointment is part of Trump's efforts to shape his cabinet with individuals aligned with his policy goals.