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Caulking in Reflecting Pool was cut and tops of fence posts tossed in water, court filing says
Just the News ^ | 6/26/26 | Kevin Killough

Posted on 06/26/2026 4:58:16 AM PDT by CFW

Details of the alleged vandalism to the recently refurbished Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. were revealed in a court filing.

According to Deputy Director for the National Park Service Frank Lands, the incident took place shortly after the resurfaced pool was filled again with water on June 9, ABC News reported.

"The U.S. Park Police responded to an NPS report of damage to the reflecting pool, including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor and destruction of delaminating surface material. In addition, approximately 70 fence post tops were thrown into the pool," Lands said in a declaration.

An Interior Department spokesperson said the vandalism is believed to be an isolated incident, and details weren't disclosed in order to prevent "deranged individuals" from copycatting the crime. Several days after the incident, the spokesperson said, there were recurring cases and videos of people ripping at the coating.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: leftists; pool; sabotage; tds

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Leftists are criminally insane.
1 posted on 06/26/2026 4:58:16 AM PDT by CFW
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Somalia would be a great place to send these people to live out their lives.


2 posted on 06/26/2026 5:01:53 AM PDT by eyeamok
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To: CFW

The vandalism was real not alleged. You can say those accused were alleged to have done it but the vandalism itself happened.


3 posted on 06/26/2026 5:03:41 AM PDT by pas
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Why the fence post tops? Were they pressure treated?


4 posted on 06/26/2026 5:05:45 AM PDT by Kudsman (Make Mike Lee Majority Leader.)
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To: CFW

If they burned a mosque they would be hounded and thrown under the prison, but hey its’ just American monuments. Our government is run by pansies who have no balls.


5 posted on 06/26/2026 5:11:34 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: Kudsman

Why the fence post tops? Were they pressure treated?


I assume these were metal fence-pole caps.


6 posted on 06/26/2026 5:13:00 AM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW

Demonic Possession is a real thing.

And is common in DC!..........Where The Exorcist was set..........


7 posted on 06/26/2026 5:13:26 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

I think they need snipers guarding it.


8 posted on 06/26/2026 5:14:56 AM PDT by Mouton (There is a new sheriff and deputy in town now! )
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To: Red Badger

Exactly, this is actual intelligent evil hating for the sake of hate, it burns with desire to profane all beauty as beauty only comes from our Lord.


9 posted on 06/26/2026 5:17:57 AM PDT by Skwor
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To: CFW

When a two-year old has a temper tantrum he will likely grab and throw anything handy.


10 posted on 06/26/2026 5:20:58 AM PDT by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative. )
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“”””The U.S. Park Police responded to an NPS report of damage to the reflecting pool, including a caulk over the foam sealant that was cut with a sharp knife or razor”””


If I understand correctly, the cutting of the caulking would allow water to get underneath the sealant and that would result in the sealant separating from the pool’s surface.


11 posted on 06/26/2026 5:21:36 AM PDT by Presbyterian Reporter
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Ah, ok thanks. Still seems a little weird though as to why? Sharp edges? Sorry not trying to be dim, I just don’t think like a criminal.


12 posted on 06/26/2026 5:21:53 AM PDT by Kudsman (Make Mike Lee Majority Leader.)
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When I was there in 96, it was nasty and dirty, full of sludge, duck poo and feathers, leaves and garbage.

That’s what these idiots want to return to.

Demonic possession is real...................


13 posted on 06/26/2026 5:22:03 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: T.B. Yoits

Make the perps drink it. They want it, they got it.


14 posted on 06/26/2026 5:25:47 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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Aren't there any cameras recording activity in the area? Or was the camera array from the Epstein cell block moved to cover the reflecting pool?

And of course, was AOC in danger while any of this vandalism was going on? That seems to be an important point in all cases of violence anywhere near her location.

15 posted on 06/26/2026 5:29:07 AM PDT by Bernard (“Insanity in individuals is something rare…but in groups, <SNIP> it is the rule." Nietzsche)
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To: Skwor
Its pure satanic mind bending. And its a large percentage of the population. Thats scary.

they hate everything, they hate you, they hate themselves. Everything in this world is wrong to them. Who do you think this is a reflection of?? satan.

killing them or sending them to jail wont really help. in the long run, prayer is the only way to fight them.

They didnt kill them in biblical times either. Remember the crazy man who lived in a graveyard and broke chains? Jesus cast the demons out of the man to heal him. And they sent Jesus away because the demons were cast into a herd of pigs that ran into the sea and drown.

16 posted on 06/26/2026 5:37:22 AM PDT by Ikeon (David never prayed for Goliath, nope, he picked up a rock and hit him in the head. Job over.)
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To: CFW

Should be mandatory 20 year prison time for desecration of national monuments.


17 posted on 06/26/2026 5:40:06 AM PDT by montag813
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To: CFW

They should be horse whipped.


18 posted on 06/26/2026 5:41:57 AM PDT by Vision (“Our Democracy” means "Our Slush Fund." The Left is hate.)
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To: CFW

Remove the offending hand.


19 posted on 06/26/2026 5:43:23 AM PDT by Mashood
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To: CFW

This is why we can’t have nice things.

Safe neighborhoods, Good schools, Stores without items on lockdown, Civility, Low taxes, Churches focused on God, Opportunity….

Vandalism of a refurbished monument is being praised on the Left. No American pride in these people, just childish blind hatred.


20 posted on 06/26/2026 5:55:52 AM PDT by Made In The USA (One and Two and Three and Four and)
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