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Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to revisit her decision to drop the felony destruction-of-property case against Olympian David Hearn for damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, calling the move hastily made and signaling renewed tension between the White House and the Justice Department.
A Daily Kos political cartoon by Clay Jones published Aug 3, 2026, titled ‘Blame Nessie,’ using Nessie as a metaphor to critique Trump and the DOJ; the piece sits alongside a site donation request to keep content free for readers.
Daily Kos publishes a Pedro Molina cartoon criticizing Donald Trump and referencing the Reflecting Pool, while also noting the site's financial struggles and asking readers for donations to keep the site paywall-free.
President Trump blamed knife-wielding vandals for peeling the Reflecting Pool’s blue coating after a rapid eight-week renovation, but NBC footage shows his motorcade rolling across the still-wet surface. Experts say inadequate surface prep and the decision to finish quickly likely caused the coating to fail, not vandalism. The project was funded by no-bid contracts totaling over $16 million, with algae tinting the water and ongoing repairs expected.
The liner beneath the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, installed during a $16 million renovation, was cut with a sharp knife or razor, damaging the foam sealant. Park Police are investigating after a June 9 report, and a court filing notes the damage may not be isolated. A grainy video and other incidents prompted officials to review the scope of vandalism, with repairs planned after Independence Day. The episode comes amid scrutiny of the pool project and contracting tied to it.
At least five people were arrested and five more cited in connection with alleged tampering of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as President Trump claimed damage and urged up to a 10-year prison term for offenders; authorities have not substantiated his broader claims.