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The Reflecting Pool Mystery Is Finally Solved, And Honestly, I Should’ve Seen This Coming

ByAtlasnews

Aug 3, 2026 #BuzzFeed Celeb, #In The News

Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C., with cityscape in the background

Workers applying a blue coating on a large surface, using hoses and machinery, viewed from above

Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument on a sunny day, with trees lining the walkway, in Washington D.C

Rippling water surface with reflections and subtle wave patterns, suggesting tranquility or abstract natural beauty

Summary: Six people were arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool. The damage was extensive, with deep cuts requiring major repairs by July 4

Social media post discussing July 4 event in D.C.; mentions air shows, equipment, and speech at Lincoln Memorial, emphasizing strong national spirit

Aerial view of a long, empty road flanked by trees with small figures on it, possibly a vehicle or group of people, highlighting vastness

People visiting the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drained for maintenance, with the Washington Monument visible in the background

Aerial view of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring the Lincoln Memorial and reflecting pool, surrounded by trees and nearby buildings

Image of a tweet by Donald J. Trump. It discusses vandalism at a reflecting pool and urges America to hold those responsible accountable

A man in a suit smiles while walking among protestors holding signs outside a building

Soldiers in uniform walking along a large concrete path, with a drone or camera rig nearby

Person in 18th-century attire plays a flute in front of the National Mall, with the Washington Monument visible in the background

People on scooters by the Washington Monument; someone holds a "Team Algae" sign near a fenced-off reflective pool

A person stands on a vast, empty concrete surface, appearing small and isolated within the large space

Person in a cap and casual clothes lies face-down on a paved road, appearing to kiss the ground near a grassy area

A lone person walks on an expansive, empty concrete surface, suggesting solitude or contemplation amidst vastness

Donald Trump tweet disagreeing with Jeanine Pirro on the Reflecting Pool. He claims vandalism caused major damage, not contractor issues

Tweet by Jeff Blehar: "surprise, surprise"

Tweet from The Last Farm states, "This is one of the dumbest minor incidents in American history."

By Atlasnews

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