After Touring Lafayette Square Trump Touts DC Renovations and Blasts “Animals” Who Vandalized Reflecting Pool – Reveals He’ll Break Ground on New Golf Course in Sept
June 29, 2026
President Trump on Sunday highlighted his work to make DC safe and beautiful with low crime and the fixing of 73 statues, monuments, and fountains across the city after visiting Lafayette Square outside the White House.
Trump also announced that he will turn the East Potomac Golf Links golf course into “one of the Greatest Golf Courses anywhere in the World” and that it will host “Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events.” This comes as a judge sided with a leftist “preservation group” to implement hurdles to Trump’s work on the course.
Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum were seen on Sunday touring Lafayette Square and stopping at the statue of Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
Via Margo Martin on X:
Trump further commented on the vandalism of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has become his most controversial renovation yet, as leftwing media pushes lies about the project and leftist criminals target the pool with vandalism. Large portions of the bottom have been ripped out, and several people have been arrested for the destruction since last week. The National Park Service is now asking for help in identifying at least one vandal who was seen in surveillance video allegedly “destroying and removing a piece of the lining and attempting destruction of the lining.” The Interior Department released footage of the vandals on Tuesday.
The National Park Service confirmed that the blue sealant at the bottom of the pool was vandalized and “cut with a sharp knife or razor” and confirmed plans to drain the pool and begin repairs after the Fourth of July, according to new court filings.
While speaking on Friday at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 2026 Policy Conference, Trump said the vandals “cut it up with a box knife and tried to destroy it,” and he also confirmed that it will be drained and fixed after the Fourth of July. “They’ve caught six of them, I guess, maybe more; they’ve got others in line to be caught… These people are sick. They ripped a scar 350 feet long through the side of the reflecting pool,” Trump said.
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Trump went on to highlight the vandalism of the Reflecting Pool in his statement on Sunday, announcing the success of his renovations and crime crackdown, as well as his plans to rejuvenate the East Potomac Golf Links course.
“They cut and butchered a 350 foot long strip, with many 1 and 2 foot individual cuts, creating great damage to this beautiful piece of art that was, last week, 100% free of leaks, and any of the other problems it has had since its building in 1922,” Trump said. “It never worked properly until last week and, right after July 4th, when we will drain the water to treat the damage caused by these “animals,” it will again be in perfect shape. In the meantime, it is working well, the criminally made algae is gone, and the grass, which was destroyed, is being replaced shortly.”
The “dilapidated, worn out, and very dangerous and outdated Golf Course known as East Potomac Golf Links,” he said, is set to be redesigned by famed golf course architect Tom Fazio in September.
Full statement below:
I just returned from a tour of various Statues, Monuments, Fountains and, most importantly, an old and run down Golf Course located throughout Washington, D.C., our Nation’s Capital. Almost all of the Statues, Monuments, and Fountains have been completely renovated and restored, and are in, after suffering years of Graffiti, Abuse, and Vandalism, perfect shape. They are truly beautiful, even nicer than the day they were built.
The Reflecting Pool is now in full use after suffering great damage from Criminal, Radical Left Vandals, people that truly hate our Country. They cut the lower surface of a very expensive and strong waterproof padding, in the color of American Flag Blue, and put their hands underneath the surface, and ripped it. Likewise, they cut and butchered a 350 foot long strip, with many 1 and 2 foot individual cuts, creating great damage to this beautiful piece of art that was, last week, 100% free of leaks, and any of the other problems it has had since its building in 1922. It never worked properly until last week and, right after July 4th, when we will drain the water to treat the damage caused by these “animals,” it will again be in perfect shape. In the meantime, it is working well, the criminally made algae is gone, and the grass, which was destroyed, is being replaced shortly. The visit to Lafayette Park, opposite the front entrance of the White House, which is now complete except for a replacement of some of the original pavers, was wonderful. Lafayette Park has not looked so good since its inception in 1820!
Most importantly on today’s visit, however, was the Secretary of the Interior, and his people, together with me and my staff, studying the dilapidated, worn out, and very dangerous and outdated Golf Course known as East Potomac Golf Links. Tom Fazio, the Great Golf Course Architect, and his son, Gavin, participated on the tour with us, whereupon it was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.’s Monuments, we will build one of the Greatest Golf Courses anywhere in the World which, importantly, will also be made available to the Public. When completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events. Many of the trees are badly damaged from years of neglect, putting people in great danger from falling branches, and the trees falling themselves. Additionally, the sprinkler system is gone, there is no filtration, and the remaining sprinklers are incapable of even doing 10% of what is needed.
The grass is largely dead, the greens are virtually unplayable, and the Course is in very poor general condition but, after many years of horrendous maintenance, and little money devoted to the process of upkeep, we have determined that this location can bring tremendous success and prestige back to Washington, D.C., along with what we have already done with respect to the lowest Crime Numbers in many years, and the fixing of 73 of our most important Statues, Monuments, and Fountains. The Course is virtually unplayable! Work on the new Course, which will go quickly, will begin on September 1st. Tom Fazio will be the Course Architect. It will be built through the Department of the Interior, and designed to the Highest Standards of Golf, but also in such a way that the General Public will love it. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
The President on Sunday also shared a webpage explaining the penalty for destruction of government property under Title 18 U.S.C. 1361, writing, “This is what happens to people who desecrate, or even think about desecrating, our Great Monuments, Statues, or Fountains!” According to Eisner Gorin LLP, “Convictions can lead to prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the value of the damaged property.” Trump has previously said the vandals will face 10 years in prison for the destruction of government property.
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Sen. Schumer’s Pride Politics Collide With Reality (VIDEO)
June 29, 2026
Chuck Schumer has completed one of the most stunning political transformations in Washington. The self-proclaimed defender of Israel is now chasing the pro-Palestinian wing of the Democrat Party, abandoning the very ally he spent decades claiming to protect.
But here’s the hypocrisy that should outrage every American. Schumer proudly marches in New York’s Pride parade while appeasing activists who defend a movement where, under Hamas, homosexuality isn’t celebrated, it’s brutally persecuted.
How can Democrats wave the rainbow flag one day and excuse those who would erase it the next?
Then, JD Vance delivers a masterclass. Sitting across from Bill Maher, the vice president never flinches. He dismantles the left’s talking points, defends the America First agenda, and projects the calm, disciplined leadership Americans expect from a president.
If there was any doubt about whether JD Vance is ready to lead this country, that interview answered it.
Truth. Hypocrisy exposed. And the future of the MAGA movement.
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LOL! Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon After Shooting Nude Bike Riders With BB Gun in Los Angeles (VIDEO)
June 29, 2026
A man was arrested on Saturday in Los Angeles after shooting participants in a naked bike riding event in Downtown Los Angeles.
The man reportedly faces assault with a deadly weapon (a BB gun) charges and other charges. Two victims reportedly suffered lacerations.
Some may call this man a hero, but according to the state of California, he’s a violent criminal.
The male suspect, dressed in all black, is seen being arrested by police after shooting the nude cyclists with a BB gun.
Via ABC 7:
Typically, the annual World Naked Bike Ride takes place during the mid-summer months, and participants ride through the streets naked to protest for cyclist safety and climate issues.
Two bike rides were held in Los Angeles at different times on Saturday. Each route ran nearly 10 miles across the city.
Per the New York Post:
The clothes came off as the rubber hit the road at the World Naked Bike Ride in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, with hundreds of cyclists taking part in the body-baring cruise along city streets.
Staged out of the parking in Little Tokyo, the event transformed the area into a sea of skin of body paint, before riders set off on their eyebrow-raising routes.
Participants moved through the city in various states of undress, with body paint replacing biker shorts and police escorts directing traffic as the cyclists passed sidewalks packed with onlookers.
The event, which occupies a legal gray zone around public nudity, operates under guidelines that prohibit lewd or sexually explicit exposure. The ride is instead framed as a protest against car culture and an exercise in public expression.
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Colorado Supreme Court Blocks Democrat Redistricting Effort
June 29, 2026
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Democrats’ effort to redraw its congressional map.
The proposed map would have added three more Democrat seats in the US House of Representatives.
Colorado’s high court unanimously struck down two attempts at redistricting.
Colorado’s Congressional map will remain at 4D and 4R.
Politico reported:
Democrats just suffered a major setback in their plans to counter Republican redistricting gains before the 2028 elections.
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that all five proposed redistricting ballot measures in the state — three led by Democrats and two led by Republicans — violated the state’s constitution, preventing either party from implementing new maps by undoing the independent commission that currently controls the process.
Colorado’s eight House seats are currently split evenly between both parties, and one of Democrats’ most ambitious redraw efforts would have created a map where seven of the districts favor the party.
Because Democrats would have needed a measure on the ballot this fall in order to redraw for 2028, the timing of the ruling makes it all but impossible to redraw.
The court issued two opinions on the redistricting measures Monday, and both were unanimous decisions against proposed remapping efforts.
Meanwhile, Republican-led states have successfully eliminated racially gerrymandered districts going into the midterm elections.
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JUST IN: Democrat Senator Ruben Gallego Under Investigation by DOJ for Campaign Spending After Senate Drops Sexual Misconduct Probe
June 29, 2026
Democratic Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego is now facing a Department of Justice probe into campaign finance violations after a whistleblower came forward with accusations.
Gallego was revealed to have used campaign funds for various inappropriate and potentially illegal expenses, including luxury outings, family vacations to Disney World, child care, and Super Bowl tickets.
A source familiar with the Senator’s spending said he uses his campaign account as a “personal slush fund” in a statement to Politico. “He’s using campaign cash to live a luxury lifestyle,” they said.
Now, he's under federal investigation, according to Axios.
Per Axios, the DOJ is investigating potential campaign finance violations based on a "whistleblower complaint" out of California.
The Arizona Senator has close ties to California Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault. This makes the whistleblower's California origin more intriguing.
One of the campaign finance expenditures Gallego came under fire for was his 2023 Super Bowl attendance at a so-called fundraiser with Swalwell.
Gallego and Swalwell reportedly hosted what was billed as a fundraising event for the Swallego Victory Fund during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. With tickets costing $5,000 and a $ 1,000-per-head "pre-game brunch" at The Henry in Phoenix's affluent Arcadia neighborhood, the committee raised $56,505. However, the committee spent nearly $40,000 on the outing.
When asked about the Super Bowl last week, Gallego told The Gateway Pundit, "Well, I threw a fundraiser at the Super Bowl in my home state of Arizona. It was the start of a Senate campaign, and we needed to raise money," further claiming, "We did everything by the book."
Gallego went on to claim, "$10-15,000 is a lot when you're running against an incumbent like Kyrsten Sinema." Despite raising $63,777,612 during the 2024 election cycle, he doubled down, saying, "When you're starting off, and you're running as an underdog, $10-15,000 is a lot."
The new investigation comes after the Senate Ethics Committee on Friday dismissed a complaint filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), alleging that Gallego engaged in "campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature."
The six-member panel, headed by Chairman James Lankford (R-OK) and Vice Chairman Chris Coons (D-DE), "did not find evidence" that Gallego violated federal law or Senate rules.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, Luna previously accused Gallego of being involved in disgraced ex-California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell’s sexual escapades. Luna said in April that she had received “very disturbing” allegations about Gallego, claiming a woman wanted to "go on record about an incident that occurred between the two of them at the same time, and the event was sexual in nature, allegedly.”
This is a developing story.
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