World War II Memorial on National Mall vandalized with pink spray paint; fountain overflowing with bubbles

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. A Minnesota Army veteran visiting Washington, D.C., said she was ‘offended’ by the vandalism after traveling to the World War II Memorial to pay respects to those who served before her. WASHINGTON — The World War II Memorial on the National Mall was vandalized Thursday, and a fountain was found overflowing with bubbles, the latest incident in which prominent monuments have been targeted in the nation's capital. U.S. Park Police were on site and blocked off the area. "Clean hands, dirty money," letters in bright pink spray paint said. WHO IS DAVID HEARN? US OLYMPIAN WHO DENIES VANDALIZING REFLECTING POOL AFTER VIRAL ARREST Vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., left parts of the historic monument covered in a white substance, prompting concern over damage to the national landmark. (Brooke Curto/Fox News Digital) President Donald T