According to NBC's Washington Channel 20**, the U.S. Park Police Department** said that the outside of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was damaged by graffiti with red paint, and crews were cleaning it up.
The exterior of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with red paint. The picture is from the social platform x
According to the report, the vandalism was discovered that morning. Footage shows the steps and ground outside the Lincoln Memorial being spray-painted with the words "Free Gaza", "Free Palestine" and "Return the Land!!".The steps were splattered with red paint.
The area was then cordoned off, and U.S. National Park Service staff began cleaning up the graffiti, the report said. "The National Park Service's rangers have begun cleanup this morning, and it may take days and multiple times to clean it all up. Authority spokesman Michael Littster said the steps on the west side of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are closed to visitors until the cleanup is complete.
At present, ** is calling up nearby surveillance, asking those who have clues to call to report** or send an email.
*: Global Network.