Trump Blames Reflecting Pool Disaster on 'Vandals'
The refurbishment of Washington D.C.'s Reflecting Pool has experienced significant issues ahead of America's 250th celebration. Donald Trump has blamed the problems on 'vandals', according to a discussion between Robby Soave and Amber Duke. The Reflecting Pool's refurbishment has gone off the rails, with various problems arising before the upcoming celebration.
- ▪The Reflecting Pool's refurbishment has been plagued by problems.
- ▪Donald Trump has blamed 'vandals' for the issues with the Reflecting Pool.
- ▪Robby Soave and Amber Duke discussed the Reflecting Pool's refurbishment on the Free Media segment.
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Donald Trump Trump Blames Reflecting Pool Disaster on 'Vandals' Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss how the refurbishment of D.C.’s Reflecting Pool has gone off the rails. Robby Soave and Amber Duke | 6.23.2026 5:15 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests HD Download On this segment of Free Media, Senior Editor Robby Soave and Daily Caller Editor in Chief Amber Duke talk about everything that has gone wrong at the Reflecting Pool ahead of America's 250th celebration in Washington, D.C.
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