FBI Evidence Team Inspects Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After Drainage

The FBI evidence team arrived at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool after it was drained. The pool had been recently emptied, exposing its floor. Inspectors noted that the pool's surface started peeling shortly after a $16 million repair. The repair work had been completed not long before the deterioration appeared. The FBI officials conducted a survey of the condition and collected evidence. President Trump publicly attributed the damage to vandals. No further details on the investigation were released at the time. The incident raises questions about the recent renovation's quality and security.