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orangecrush

(31,775 posts)
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 08:55 AM 15 hrs ago

Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating

“Just like three days ago, they destroyed the grass outside of the Pool, they’ve also done everything possible to hurt the inside surface that was just installed. No different than the chemicals that were used on the National Mall, they used something similar in the Reflecting Pool to try to destroy and demean our beautiful work,” Trump claimed.

When used as slang, the number 86 can refer to getting rid of or tossing something out. Trump is currently the 47th president. The phrase has recently been used to signal opposition to Trump.

A new image shows the numbers appearing even bolder than when they were originally discovered etched in the grass on the National Mall in Washington, DC more than a week ago.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/20/politics/trump-reflecting-pool-vandalism-investigation


Nice try, Piggy.

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Trump claims Reflecting Pool was vandalized and says law enforcement is investigating (Original Post) orangecrush 15 hrs ago OP
The only vandals are felon TSF and the felon no-bid contractor. Sneederbunk 14 hrs ago #1
"They destroyed...", "they've also done...", "they used...". Please be more specific, Mr. President. TheRickles 14 hrs ago #2
The ANTIFA terrorists have struck again! pdxflyboy 14 hrs ago #3
Always a victim. spanone 14 hrs ago #4
So the Interior Dept's claim that the pool was crystal clear was *gasp* unmitigated bullshit? tanyev 14 hrs ago #5
If only there were some national group that could guard DC and prevent such horrors. bluedigger 14 hrs ago #6
Vandals didn't pour 12% hydrogen peroxide into the pool Ritabert 14 hrs ago #7
The buck stops anywhere but with him orangecrush 13 hrs ago #8
King of deflection and projection. Ritabert 13 hrs ago #9
It Was, and Trump's the Vandal MineralMan 13 hrs ago #10
I'm sure they have all the evidence on their many cameras...? kentuck 13 hrs ago #11
So says the vandal of the East Wing and Rose Garden. Efilroft Sul 12 hrs ago #12
THIS orangecrush 11 hrs ago #18
He and his cohorts did the vandalizing. nt City Lights 12 hrs ago #13
Hope they lock him up malaise 12 hrs ago #14
I am surprised he didn't blame Biden (yet?) LisaL 12 hrs ago #15
Dupe bif 12 hrs ago #16
Thanks bif orangecrush 11 hrs ago #17

TheRickles

(3,566 posts)
2. "They destroyed...", "they've also done...", "they used...". Please be more specific, Mr. President.
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:07 AM
14 hrs ago

Are you referring to the Bidens, the Obamas, antifa, the woke libtards? America wants to know.

tanyev

(49,916 posts)
5. So the Interior Dept's claim that the pool was crystal clear was *gasp* unmitigated bullshit?
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:13 AM
14 hrs ago

bluedigger

(17,464 posts)
6. If only there were some national group that could guard DC and prevent such horrors.
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:40 AM
14 hrs ago

Somebody should look into it.

Ritabert

(2,800 posts)
7. Vandals didn't pour 12% hydrogen peroxide into the pool
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 09:56 AM
14 hrs ago

...causing the blue coating to peel off. That was your contractors.

kentuck

(115,979 posts)
11. I'm sure they have all the evidence on their many cameras...?
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 10:59 AM
13 hrs ago

...around the mall?

We should know more in about.....uh.....two weeks?

LisaL

(47,960 posts)
15. I am surprised he didn't blame Biden (yet?)
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 11:20 AM
12 hrs ago

for his green water pool with peeling paint.

orangecrush

(31,775 posts)
17. Thanks bif
Sat Jun 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
11 hrs ago

I'm really slow, apparently!



Gonna leave it up though for the benefit if those who already posted on it and recced it.

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