President Donald Trump claimed on August 9 that a National Park Service employee witnessed David Hearn, associated with ActBlue, vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. According to Trump, the employee reported seeing Hearn "violently" ripping and tugging at the pool's coating in broad daylight, and provided testimony to the U.S. Attorney's Office in early July.
Trump further alleged that an acid-like material was used on newly installed grass adjoining the pool, where the letters "86 47" were written—a phrase he suggested was derived from James Comey. He stated that "substantial other damage" occurred but acknowledged there is no video or proof beyond the damage itself. Trump also noted that contractor errors rushed for a July 4th opening caused a small, inconsequential area of damage, and that security cameras are being installed. The pool is under repair and will reopen shortly.
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