Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration
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Damaged grass on the National Mall is seen from the Washington Monument, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington, with the World War II Memorial in the background. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)FILE - Workers dismantle structures from Salute to America, an Independence Day event honoring the nation's 250th anniversary, as seen from the Washington Monument, on July 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)Construction continues on a helipad on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Damaged grass on the National Mall is seen from the Washington Monument, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington, with the World War II Memorial in the background. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)