US interior secretary doubles down on blaming vandals for reflecting pool woes

The US interior secretary has strongly rejected speculation that the president's motorcade might have damaged the unfinished reflecting pool while driving over it. The official reiterated that vandals are responsible for the damage to the historic pool, which is currently under renovation. This statement comes after questions arose about the cause of the damage, with some suggesting the motorcade's passage could have been a factor. The secretary dismissed that notion, firmly placing blame on deliberate vandalism. The reflecting pool, located on the National Mall, is undergoing restoration. The secretary's comments underscore ongoing issues with vandalism at the site and call for accountability for those responsible.