World War II Memorial on the National Mall vandalized with pink spray paint; fountain overflowing with bubbles
Park Police said soap-filled fountains and spray-painted graffiti damaged the memorial as officials vowed to find the person responsible.
- On Thursday, the World War II Memorial in Washington was vandalized with soap in its fountains and graffiti on the stonework. Reports of bubbles surfacing in the water began around 3 p.m.
- The memorial sits on the National Mall, a focus of President Donald Trump's recent efforts to refurbish capital landmarks. A $4 million renovation project updated the fountains and lighting before the site reopened in mid-May.
- Photos shared with FOX showed bright green and pink paint on the stonework, including a message spray-painted in red and green stating, "Clean hands, dirty money."
- The Interior Department called the vandalism a "disgrace," stating, "The vandalism that occurred is an utter disgrace and will not be tolerated." Park Police have closed the area and are investigating.
- Officials vowed to find the person responsible, emphasizing the memorial honors the service of members of the Armed Forces and over 400,000 Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in WWII.
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