“We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain ​much of the water in order to do the necessary ​repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible,” ⁠Trump wrote in a post on the social media website Truth Social.

Several alleged ​vandals have been arrested, according to Trump.

“Many additional people have been arrested ​having to do with the disgraceful Vandalism of our beautiful Reflecting Pool,” he wrote.

Trump did not provide evidence to support his allegation of vandalism, which he said included someone ​pouring corrosive chemicals into the pool.

The US Park Police, the ​Interior Department, and the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia did not ‌immediately ⁠respond to requests for comment.

Trump announced on June 6 that work was completed on a $14.7 million renovation project for the pool.

Soon after, workers started pouring hydrogen peroxide into the pool to combat an algae ​bloom that had ​turned it green, ⁠instead of the expected dark blue.

Earlier this week, the paint on the reflecting pool was peeling away from ​the bottom and into the algae-tinted water.

The pool renovation ​is part ⁠of Trump’s sweeping plans to remake the US capital city, which include tearing down the East Wing of the White House to make space for a new ⁠ballroom and ​building a massive arch near Arlington National Cemetery, where the ​US honours the nation’s war dead and other prominent Americans.