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Forensic review raises doubts that vandalism caused Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage

A Washington Post forensic analysis finds peeling in the pool’s waterproof coating consistent with possible installation problems; the Trump administration continues to say vandalism was to blame.

Published Jul 16, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A forensic review of the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool suggests that peeling in the pool’s protective coating may be linked to installation issues rather than deliberate vandalism, according to an analysis published Thursday by The Washington Post.