Algae-green or ‘American flag blue,’ the Lincoln Memorial pool reflects one thing clearly: Trump’s outsize vanity

What science tells us about the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Algal blooms in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., have long been a visible public nuisance. When the pool turned green again on June 15, less than two weeks after President Donald Trump’s US14 million renovation, it sparked outrage, a rush to use chemical treatments and even claims of sabotage by “radical left [] The post What science tells us about the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool appeared first on Interaksyon.

Green algae in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

Green algae in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

The renovated Reflecting Pool in DC is now full of algae - so what's going on?

A makeover championed by Trump to paint the pool “American flag blue” has so far only turned the Lincoln Memorial green.

Humiliating Chaos Behind Trump’s Green Slime Disaster Revealed

Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesThe chaos behind the scenes of President Donald Trump’s latest 15 million vanity project has been exposed. Earlier this year, the president, 80, announced his intention to Trumpify the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., as part of a wider effort to “beautify” the capital. He boasted of using “American Flag Blue” as the new color base for the iconic landmark. The blue waterproof coating soon peeled off, and Trump’s headaches continued as green algae began to bloom in the water. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims 

President Trump is sticking by his claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, following reports that the pool’s new base covering is peeling off. The Trump administration’s multimillion-dollar renovation project of this iconic water feature was only recently completed. The water has since turned green from an algae bloom outbreak and the pool’s...

Trump Says Vandals Sabotaged the Reflecting Pool. Internal Documents Raise Doubts.

President Trump says the peeling blue coating and algae blooms that mar his 16.4 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are the fault of vandals working with “knives” in the “dark of night.” But government documents obtained by The New York Times show that while National Park Service workers found two cuts in []

Trump says Reflecting Pool 'in full use,' confirms DC golf course work

President Donald Trump said that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall is in full use after an algae bloom in the pool and portions of the blue paint applied during renovations he commissioned began peeling off earlier this month. Trump's June 28 social media post came after a tour of Washington, DC, landmarks during which he declared that many of the monuments were completely renovated and restored and announced plans for a renovation of a golf course facility in the district.

Trump Blames Vandals After $14.2 Million Reflecting Pool Renovation Turns Green and Peels

After a 14.2 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool produced a green algae bloom, President Donald Trump found his culprit: leftist vandals. ... The post Trump Blames Vandals After 14.2 Million Reflecting Pool Renovation Turns Green and Peels appeared first on The New American.

Trump says ‘vandals’ poured chemicals into the Reflecting Pool after his team used bleach to treat the algae

Trump had promised the shallow basin across from the Lincoln Memorial would be ‘the most beautiful thing that you've ever seen’ – then it turned green

Washington's renovated Reflecting Pool needs repairs

Just weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation, Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained to deal with peeling paint and an algal bloom.

Trump Blames Vandalism as Reflecting Pool Problems Deepen After Costly Renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become an unexpected flashpoint in Washington after a multimillion-dollar renovation intended to highlight the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary instead produced algae blooms, peeling coating, and a growing political controversy.

How Trump’s reconstructed Reflecting Pool created a ‘perfect’ storm for algae

For one thing, an ecologist explained, the president’s color choice “absorbs more light, more heat, and extra heat is a benefit for algae growth.” The post How Trump’s reconstructed Reflecting Pool created a ‘perfect’ storm for algae appeared first on MS NOW.

The reflecting pool is about to be drained, again. Here's what to know

Green water, floating liner chunks, and workers dumping jugs of hydrogen peroxide. These are the images that have characterized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the weeks since its reopening following President Donald Trump's ordered renovations.

Reflecting on the Reflecting Pool: What stains a nation more than algae

The Reflecting Pool in Washington has suddenly become the object of national attention. News reports focus on the appearance of green algae spreading across its waters, turning one of America’s most recognizable landmarks into a subject of concern and debate. For many Americans, this is the first time they have given the pool any thought []

Letters to the Editor: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has algae and we have MMP

Letters to the Editor: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has algae and we have MMP

Trump Is Losing His War on Algae

Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has exposed the limits of the power of the United States of America: President Donald Trump is also losing his war against algae. In the face of thriving algal blooms and peeling “American flag blue” paint, the National Park Service on Monday began draining the []

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as part of Trump’s troubled revamp

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as part of Trump’s troubled revamp

Rep. Tim Moore Says 'Politically Motivated' Vandals Are Dumping Fertilizer Into The Reflecting Pool

GOP Rep. Tim Moore claims the Reflecting Pool is full of algae because politically motivated vandals have been dumping high levels of some type of fertilizer into the water: I hate seeing that when political activism turns to destruction of a national monument.

Hailey Bieber Just Declared Pickle Green the Color of the Summer—This $58 Anthropologie Tank Nails the Look

Her influence!!

Trump Blasts Vandals For Attacking Reflecting Pool With Knives, Chemicals

WASHINGTON— President Donald Trump was delighted to announced the completion of his new reflecting pool a few weeks ago. Under his close supervision, the pool’s base was painted a deep blue to better reflect Washington’s iconic monuments. For a brief period, even the president’s harshest critics were impressed. The reflecting pool was a beautiful blue, ...

Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington’s National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a US14.7 million renovation, while President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone caught ‌damaging the pool. The DC Water authority issued a permit to drain the 609-metre rectangular pool, it said on Monday, while the repair company said it would fix the pool as part of its warranty. Peeling paint and algae growth have been...

Trump issues scathing rant as he's forced to drain Reflecting Pool again after '250-foot-long gash'

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday evening that he's draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again, alleging that vandals cut a 250-foot-long gash into the beautiful facade

Trump: Reflecting Pool will be drained after July 4; algae ‘criminally made’

President Trump said Sunday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will be drained shortly after the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations wrap up, accusing criminals of both damaging the lining and creating algae. “The Reflecting Pool is now in full use after suffering great damage from Criminal, Radical Left Vandals, people that truly hate our Country,” []...Click to read more

Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool claims: Vandals used knife to cut 'violently,' algae vacuumed

After signing an executive order about quantum computing on June 22, President Donald Trump claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's peeling paint is the result of knife-wielding vandals. Follow latest updates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/06/22/what-happened-at-the-lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool-last-weekend/90640223007/

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs in wake of peeling paint, algae issues

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks ​after a 14.7-million US renovation, while U.S President Donald Trump threatened ​prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.

Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos.