Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Drained for Repairs

The National Park Service is in the process of draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with work nearly completed by Monday afternoon. New images show the water level decreasing, exposing the pool's concrete base. This action follows a period of controversy involving protesters and allegations of vandalism after a multimillion-dollar renovation led by former President Donald Trump. Trump claimed that extensive damage occurred, including a '300-foot long gash' in the pool's surface. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the draining for cleaning and repairs after the Independence Day celebration. Observations from a photographer on-site indicated peeling on the pool's floor, but no visible large gash was noted during the draining process.