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The mystery surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just took another turn
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A new court filing says part of the reflecting pool's new liner was cut with a sharp knife or
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razor, giving the first detailed account of damage the Trump administration has previously blamed on
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vandals. The sworn declaration from a top National Park Service official says crews found cuts to the
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foam sealant, damage to the surface material, and about 70 fence post caps thrown into the pool
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U.S. Park Police also released this surveillance video showing a person they want to identify
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in connection with an investigation into the destruction of government property. Officials have not said whether that person is responsible for the damage described in the court
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filing. You know by now the pool has been dealing with this severe algae bloom and areas of peeling
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liner following its multi-million dollar renovation. The Park Service says it plans
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to drain the reflecting pool after the July 4th celebrations to repair that liner and assess any
