White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration

A court document released by the White House revealed that the National Park Service (NPS) plans to drain the reflecting pool again after Independence Day to conduct repairs after it was allegedly vandalized. In the document, which was filed in federal court on Thursday, NPS Deputy Director for Operations Frank Lands states that on June 9, U.S. Park Police responded to a report of damage to the reflecting pool. Lands stated that the damage to the pool included caulk over the foam sealant that wa