Trump administration used media to push claims about pool vandalism.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Fox News →

  American cable television news channel

  • Karoline Leavitt used Fox News for political commentary, linking her to Trump's political sphere and a New Hampshire developer.Mon 17:21
  • Fox News, New York Post, and CNN are facing criticism regarding the quality of their media coverage.Mon 16:22
• National Park Service →

  United States federal agency

  • The National Park Service is managing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project, which includes filtration and repainting work, with an Ohio-based company handling the algae system.Mon 17:29
  • The National Park Service managed the $16 million restoration project for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Mon 17:20
• NBC News →

  news division of NBC

  • NBC News noted polling average favoring Democrats.Mon 13:19
  • NBC News reported on 2026-09-25 that the economy helped Donald Trump win in 2024.Sat 01:41

Related events

• Donald Trump targeted media organizations, including BBC News and CNN, with claims on July 27, 2026.Jul 27
• Donald Trump discussed pool renovation plans, conspiracy theories about sabotage, and related exposures at the Lincoln Memorial.Jun 17
• Trump announces a project to revamp the pool at the Lincoln Memorial and criticizes Barack Obama's administration regarding the spending on the project.Jun 7
• The Trump administration utilized media platforms to advance its policy agenda.Aug 27
• Media outlets, including CNN, PBS, and NPR, filed legal briefs against the White House following Trump's attempts to ban them.Fri 07:12