Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is once again under scrutiny due to vandalism claims and the mysterious deaths of several ducks. President Trump announced six arrests related to alleged damage to the pool's paint, though the specifics of the alleged "350-foot gash" remain unsubstantiated. Adding to the pool's troubles, environmental group the Center for Biological Diversity has urged an investigation into the duck deaths, raising questions about the pool's overall maintenance and ecological impact. This situation underscores broader concerns about government oversight and the handling of public monuments.