Trump once suggested his Reflecting Pool renovations would last a century. It’s now being drained again after an algae bloom and peeling paint

U.S. Olympian accused of vandalizing Reflecting Pool pleads not guilty

The over-14 million renovation, one of Trump's pet projects to remake the U.S. capital, has been dogged by the rapid regrowth of algae and peeling paint.

Trump says he will ‘probably’ drain the Reflecting Pool again to fix the problems after the $14M renovations

Trump’s renovations have already totaled 14 million, and he now blames vandalism for the algae and peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool

Why Trump’s Slimy Humiliation Is Driving Him Mad: Biographer

Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s obsession with his disastrous Reflecting Pool renovation is unraveling him—and alarming White House aides as he exhibits possible signs of dementia, his biographer Michael Wolff says. Trump is presently enraged over his failed 14 million updates to the Reflecting Pool, as chunks of “American flag blue” paint are peeling off the bottom, and algae continues to bloom. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp

The president at first suggested his renovations would last a century. But, within weeks of the project originally reaching completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom.

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.

Arrests made over alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool

Seven arrests and 18 police reports have been made around the alleged vandalism of the Washington DC Reflecting Pool. The pool has suffered significant deterioration since a Donald Trump-backed renovation. Algae growth and peeling material were reported several weeks after the work. The US President has confirmed when repairs would be made. “We’ll fix it right after the Fourth of July,” President Trump said.

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 Says Vandals Hit the Reflecting Pool. Internal Records Tell a More Complex Story.

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 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.

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...

Doug Burgum says vandalism of Reflecting Pool started as early as June 9 after Trump announced renewal

The National Mall Reflecting Pool faced repeated vandalism after President Donald Trump ordered its restoration, prompting mobile camera stations and a crackdown.

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.

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.

Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran...

Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after alleged vandalism

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran []...Click to read more

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.

Reflections on the Reflecting Pool

I confess to a certain morbid fascination regarding what’s going on with Donald Trump’s Reflecting Pool obsession. The story here seems to originate in Trump somehow becoming aware that the Obama administration spent 35 million on renovations/repairs to the pool. In characteristic fashion this has since become 100 million spent by Obama and Biden (The [] The post Reflections on the Reflecting Pool appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

A timeline of Trump’s $14 million Reflecting Pool makeover

President Donald Trump’s efforts to revamp the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have been met with blunders, with the pool’s revamped “American flag blue” coating peeling just two weeks after reopening. The 6.9 million renovation efforts are part of Trump’s plan to beautify various monuments and fountains across Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation celebrating its []

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Drained—Again

When it comes to the ongoing algae struggles of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, history repeats itself. Just as former President Barack Obama had to drain the pool after his 34 million repairs resulted in an algae bloom, the National Park Service confirmed in a federal court filing Wednesday they plan to drain the pool [] The post The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Drained—Again first appeared on Washingtonian.

Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool

Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what's wrong with the Reflecting Pool, let alone how to clean up the mess.

Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days‎

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental laws

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/

Trump's 'breathtaking dishonesty' exposed as Reflecting Pool gash story changes

President Donald Trump posted 12 photos of the Reflecting Pool on Tuesday morning, after he admitted that the permanent repairs of the pool may not be complete until after July 4

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.