Cyclist arrested at Reflecting Pool is former Olympian who denies vandalism claims
David Hearn said he touched the Reflecting Pool’s detached liner but “didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.” Trump accused vandals of sabotaging the refurbishment.
Trump Says Vandals Caused Reflecting Pool Algae
- Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation CTV News —
- US Olympian arrested by US Park Police for ‘touching’ Reflecting Pool liner — but swears he didn’t peel it off The Independent —
- Former Olympian is arrested for allegedly vandalizing Reflecting Pool... but he claims he merely touched it Daily Mail —
- DC Ellipse reduced to just dirt after viewing party for Trump’s UFC cage fight The Independent —
- Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism CBC —