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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
By CNNWire at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The announcement that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being repaired comes as Los Angeles residents consider the upkeep of their own public spaces. While the Reflecting Pool's drainage is a result of vandalism, many parks in Los Angeles face similar maintenance challenges due to aging infrastructure and limited funding. As the city moves forward with its own park renovation projects, the Reflecting Pool's situation serves as a tangible example of the consequences of neglecting public spaces. Locals may wonder how the city's own parks, such as those in the Greater Los Angeles area, will be maintained and protected from similar damage. The Reflecting Pool's refilling and return to service will likely be watched closely by Angelenos interested in seeing how federal authorities prioritize park maintenance, and what lessons can be applied to local efforts to preserve and improve public green spaces.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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