A National Guard member patrols the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after recent renovations following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to paint it blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
A woman was allegedly issued a citation and escorted away from the reflecting pool on Monday after dipping her hand into the water, TMZ reported.
Members of the National Guard, U.S. Marshals, and police officers were seen questioning her at the location, according to TMZ.
She declined to speak with TMZ after the incident.
The Washington, D.C. landmark has been plagued with algae blooms, a dead duckling, and damage following a controversial multi-million dollar remodel.
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened that anyone who vandalizes the monument would face 10 years in prison.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is getting treated like the Mona Lisa these days ... and one woman got a ticket to prove it. 😳 pic.twitter.com/WcMn8WWt6t
— TMZ (@TMZ) June 22, 2026