NewzThe World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with bubbly soap and red paint, according to reports. The incident involved soap bubbles filling a fountain and the phrase “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint at the site.
The vandalism prompted a strong reaction from federal officials, with the Interior Department calling the incident an “utter disgrace” and vowing to find the perpetrators. President Donald Trump was also upset by the defacement, referring to those responsible as “animals.”
The event follows previous vandalism in the area, occurring weeks after President Trump commented on similar damage at the nearby Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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