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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage
Caption: Vandals Warned of Criminal Charges Over Reflecting Pool Damage. People accused of damaging Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will face prosecution, as authorities promise strict enforcement against vandalism. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said citations have already been issued, emphasizing that even smaller offenses threaten public safety. The warning follows problems at the recently renovated landmark, where blue paint began peeling less than two weeks later. President Donald Trump blamed vandals for the damage, claiming corrosive chemicals were poured into the water without evidence. Trump also described the pool as seriously vandalized and announced it would be drained while repair efforts continued. Meanwhile, an algae bloom turned the water green, prompting workers to add hydrogen peroxide and investigate possible contamination. Pirro warned that anyone introducing substances capable of causing algae growth could potentially face more serious criminal charges. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,vandalism,Jeanine Pirro,Washington DC,criminal charges,Donald Trump,algae bloom,hydrogen peroxide,public safety,monument restoration,law enforcement,investigation
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