Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge
A Washington DC resident is challenging an obscenity charge after being arrested near the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool. The incident occurs amidst broader controversy regarding the pool's recent renovation and claims of vandalism by the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The case highlights tensions regarding public protest, federal law enforcement, and the politicization of public landmarks.
Christian Miles is surrounded by Oklahoma state troopers and US park police officers as he is placed under arrest at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on Monday. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Christian Miles is surrounded by Oklahoma state troopers and US park police officers as he is placed under arrest at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on Monday. Photograph: Kent Nishimura/AFP/Getty Images Washington DC Man arrested near Trump’s reflecting pool plans to fight obscenity charge Christian Miles berated Oklahoma state troopers near Washington DC landmark subject to botched renovation
The framing focuses on the 'creeping police state' narrative and highlights the lack of evidence for the administration's claims of vandalism.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in