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Five people have reportedly been arrested for vandalizing Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC, with Donald Trump insisting repair work will begin “immediately”.
CBS News reporter Emma Nicholson tweeted on Sunday that an administration official told her five people had been arrested for vandalizing the pool and another five issued federal citations, bring the total number of police reports filed to 14, including one related to an alleged 250ft gash in the pool.
It has been plagued by algae blooms and peeling paint following the controversial recent renovation efforts for America’s 250th anniversary
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