Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

A liner in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, damaging foam sealant; U.S. Park Police released surveillance video of someone reaching into the pool.
The Trump administration pushed a $16 million renovation (including repainting the pool “American flag blue”) and has blamed vandals; officials plan repairs after July 4.
Preservationists and Democratic lawmakers have sued and opened probes into no‑bid contracts, peeling coating and algae problems, demanding answers.