The U.S. Department of Justice issued a rare admission that the Reflection Pool on the National Mall was not vandalized, but rather its renovation was botched and rushed. The statement contradicts earlier claims by President Trump that multiple people were arrested for vandalism and that $14 million in repairs were needed.
The U.S. Department of Justice has acknowledged that the Reflection Pool on the National Mall was not vandalized, contradicting President Trump's earlier account. According to a report, the Justice Department stated that the damage was due to a botched and hasty renovation, not deliberate destruction. Trump had previously announced that several people were arrested for vandalism and that he had allocated over $14 million for repairs. The admission marks a rare reversal by the department on a high-profile project.
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