Fact Check: Were six people arrested and seven cited in connection with Reflecting Pool damage?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Six people were arrested and seven cited in connection with damage at the Reflecting Pool.

Rating: MOSTLY TRUE

Explanation: Available reporting supports the arrest and citation figures. However, public evidence has not shown that those people were responsible for all of the damage Trump described.

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Date: 06/29/2026

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Last Updated on June 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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