Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge
Summary
A Washington DC resident, Christian Miles, was arrested near the National Mall’s reflecting pool and charged with violating a federal law against obscene or threatening behavior. Miles plans to challenge the charge after confronting Oklahoma state troopers guarding the pool, which has faced issues following a costly renovation ordered by President Trump.Key Facts
- The reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial was renovated for $14.2 million to have an American flag blue color for the US’s 250th birthday.
- After renovation, the pool has problems like algae growth and peeling paint.
- President Trump claimed vandalism caused damage to the reflecting pool, though no evidence was shown.
- Six people were arrested for damaging the reflecting pool, according to President Trump.
- Christian Miles was arrested for using obscene language when confronting Oklahoma state troopers guarding the area.
- Miles has spent months filming and confronting federal officers in Washington DC.
- Miles is contesting the charge under a federal rule against behavior that is obscene, threatening, or likely to cause immediate trouble.
- The arrest took place shortly after President Trump began blaming vandals instead of contractors for the pool’s poor condition.
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