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Dead duckling found floating in Donald Trump’s ‘improved’ reflecting pool
Yesterday, the body of a young duckling was seen floating in the water, raising further worries about the pool's condition.
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The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool
Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed over 13 million worth of repairs to the site in...
Drudge Report
· Jun 23, 2026
Dead duck was seen in Reflecting Pool. Then two more found nearby...
Dead duck was seen in Reflecting Pool. Then two more found nearby... (First column, 1st story, link) Drudge Report Feed needs your support! Become a Patron
TwistedSifter
· Jul 4, 2026
His Water Bills Were Suddenly Astronomical. The Stealthy Way His Neighbor Was Stealing From Him Is Mind-Blowing.
It sounds like this guy's neighbor is without a doubt ripping him off. The post His Water Bills Were Suddenly Astronomical. The Stealthy Way His Neighbor Was Stealing From Him Is Mind-Blowing. appeared first on TwistedSifter.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 23, 2026
Dead Duck Count Mounts Around Trump’s Green Slime Lagoon
Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesTwo more dead ducks have been found near Donald Trump’s Reflecting Pool.The dead ducks were discovered floating in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, a short distance from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to The Washington Post.A staff member from City Wildlife, a Washington-based animal rescue and rehabilitation organization, recovered the birds on Sunday and transported them to the group’s facility for examination.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Irish Star
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump's toxic Reflecting Pool claims first victim as duckling pictured floating in neon green water
Social media users are furious at Donald Trump after a duckling ended up dead in the relection pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial days after the president's renovations were complete
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