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The US Department of the Interior claimed the Reflecting Pool water was 'crystal clear' and likened the administration’s purported victory against algae to its purported victory against Iran.
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US Department of the Interior, Trump administration, US federal government workers, Atlantic Industrial Coatings
What
The US Department of the Interior claimed the Reflecting Pool water was 'crystal clear' and likened the administration’s purported victory against algae to its purported victory against Iran.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:14:00 GMT · 19h 35m ago
Where
Washington DC ·
Why
Donald Trump ordered a $14.2m refurbishment to turn the monument 'American Flag blue' for the country’s 250th birthday celebrations, but algae proliferated amid warm weather.
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The ongoing algae issue and the administration's public statements reflect challenges in a high-profile government refurbishment project and generate public scrutiny regarding official claims.
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2 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic16h 49m agoBlue paint applied to the bottom of the Reflecting Pool began peeling away in a 2- to 3-foot section.Open article
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