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Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this matter can be found through ABC13 Houston, a local news source in the Bellaire, TX area, which reported on the president's acknowledgement of the lack of proof regarding the alleged vandalism.
In a recent statement, President Donald Trump addressed allegations of vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He acknowledged that there is no evidence to support these claims. The president's statement was made on Sunday, indicating that an investigation or review may have been conducted.
Further details on this matter can be found through ABC13 Houston, a local news source in the Bellaire , TX area, which reported on the president's acknowledgement of the lack of proof regarding the alleged vandalism.
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Category: parks Published: August 10, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In a recent statement, President Donald Trump addressed allegations of vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He acknowledged that there is no evidence to support these claims. The…
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