Trump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall where he hosted 4th of July celebration
President Donald Trump claimed that vandals damaged grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos show his July 4th stage covered the same spot.
TL;DR
- President Trump claims vandals are responsible for dead grass patches on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial.
- The damaged area was previously covered by a large stage and seating for Trump's July 4th celebration.
- Trump has a history of blaming vandals for damage without providing evidence.
- An arrest was made in a separate vandalism incident at the World War II Memorial, but the charges do not relate to the grass damage.
- Trump previously cited an image showing numbers '86 47' on the grass as evidence of vandalism, which he described as a threat against him.