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The Trump administration's recently repainted Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, intended to be "American flag blue," has turned dark green due to algae growth.

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National Mall, Washington D.C., United States

Who
Donald Trump, Interior Department spokesperson
What
The Trump administration's recently repainted Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, intended to be "American flag blue," has turned dark green due to algae growth.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:09:19 GMT · 4h 14m ago
Where
National Mall, Washington D.C., United States ·
Why
The Reflecting Pool turned green due to algae growth, which is common in shallow, warm, sun-exposed manmade bodies of water that are prone to nutrient accumulation.
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The color change of a prominent landmark, following a costly and controversial renovation, has drawn public attention and comments from officials, highlighting challenges in maintaining large public art installations, especially those with political significance.

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    The Trump administration sought to block a court order to restore historical sites across the country ahead of America 250 celebrations on July 4.
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    The Trump administration spent millions renovating the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to make it "American flag blue" for the nation's 250th anniversary, but the water has quickly turned dark green due to algae growth.
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    The Trump administration's recently repainted Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, intended to be "American flag blue," has turned dark green due to algae growth.
  4. U.S. Domestic4h 14m ago
    The Trump administration spent millions renovating the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall to make it “American flag blue,” but the water has turned dark green due to algae growth.
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  5. U.S. Domestic4h 14m ago
    The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, recently renovated by the Trump administration to be 'American flag blue,' has turned dark green due to algae growth.
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