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Trump: Vandals to blame for damaged grass at July 4 celebration site
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ashleigh Fields and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the damage and the vandalism are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso, TX. Damage was reported at a July 4 celebration site.
Damage was reported at a July 4 celebration site. The cause of the damage is attributed to vandals, according to Trump.
The site in question was previously used for Independence Day celebrations, which featured a large bandstand. Photos from the event show the bandstand sprawled across the area.
Further details about the damage and the vandalism are available from KTSM 9 News, the local NBC affiliate in El Paso , TX.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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