'Fully enforced': Trump warns of consequences for Reflecting Pool vandals

President Donald Trump on Monday warned vandals, and would-be vandals, that the federal government would seek maximum prison sentences for the destruction of federal property.

Since returning to the White House, Trump has initiated several projects in Washington, D.C., to renovate defunct fountains and restore old monuments. Vandals recently attacked the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, after Trump made renovations to the site.

"Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "It has been given a 300 foot long gash, chemicals have been illegally placed in the water, and the beautiful new grass field has been destroyed with a gigantic 86 47 chemically carved into it (Probably inspired by Dirty Cop, James Comey!)."

"Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced!" he added.

Some of Trump's renovation projects have been controversial, with his attempt to build a White House ballroom attracting considerable legal scrutiny. Other proposals, such as the construction of a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial and the renovation of the Reflecting Pool have faced some backlash.

Trump has also deployed the National Guard to the city in a bid to crack down on crime. Other projects have included the restoration of fountains, the removal of graffiti, and the overhaul of the Kennedy Center, which has also faced lawsuits.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.