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The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial turned green with algae days after a $14.2 million project, ordered by President Trump, to coat its floor with dark blue waterproofing material.

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Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.

Who
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, President Trump
What
The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial turned green with algae days after a $14.2 million project, ordered by President Trump, to coat its floor with dark blue waterproofing material.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:35 GMT · 6h 28m ago
Where
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. ·
Why
Experts suggest the dark blue waterproofing material, ordered by President Trump, made the problem worse because the darker color retains more heat, which algae thrives in.
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Late-night comedians like Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are using the incident to criticize President Trump, highlighting the irony of a costly renovation leading to an aesthetic failure and comparing it to his 'drain the swamp' promise.

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    Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon mocked President Trump after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae, despite a recent $14.2 million renovation project he ordered.
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    The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial turned green with algae days after a $14.2 million project, ordered by President Trump, to coat its floor with dark blue waterproofing material.
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    The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial turned green with algae just days after crews completed a $14.2 million project ordered by President Trump.
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