Trump Says Reflecting Pool Will Be Drained, Citing Alleged Vandalism by Olympian

President Donald Trump said the White House reflecting pool will be drained. He attributed the decision to recent vandalism claims. The pool has become clouded with algae after a rushed renovation. A three‑time Olympian was charged with damaging government property. The athlete allegedly touched a strand of blue paint peeling from the pool’s bottom. The Olympian described the contact with the paint as accidental. Trump framed the incident as evidence of neglect and vandalism. The drainage plan aims to address the algae and repair the pool.