President Donald Trump declares the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool "in full use" and blames what he calls "radical left vandals" for recent damage, saying the pool will be drained after Independence Day for repairs.National Park Service officials report deliberate damage to paint and caulk, and Park Police have filed 18 reports and made seven arrests, including former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who denies the charges.Experts and environmental consultants dispute a vandalism explanation for the persistent algae, noting that the new $14M lining and local water conditions may have encouraged growth while plans for an East Potomac Golf Links renovation proceed under a
National Links Trust agreement.