President Donald Trump said on Saturday night that many people were arrested on suspicion of vandalism at the Reflection Pool on the National Mall. He stated the pool will need to be drained for repairs and noted he recently allocated over $14 million for its renovation.
President Donald Trump on Saturday night reported the arrests of multiple individuals suspected of vandalizing the Reflection Pool on Washington's National Mall. In a statement, Trump said the pool will need to be drained for necessary repairs and noted that he had recently allocated more than $14 million for its renovation. The pool, a landmark on the National Mall, has been the site of previous maintenance issues. No further details on the arrests or the extent of the damage were provided.
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