Some of the new "American Flag Blue" paint used to coat the bottom of the Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away.

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Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C.

Who

Crews, President Donald Trump

What

Some of the new "American Flag Blue" paint used to coat the bottom of the Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away.

When

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:50:23 GMT · 12h 30m ago

Where

Reflecting Pool, Washington D.C. ·

Why

The paint peeling occurred amidst ongoing cleaning efforts involving scrubbing, nanobubble ozone technology, and hydrogen peroxide application, following the pool's repainting two weeks prior.

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A 2- to 3-foot section of paint peeled from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool, which was recently painted as part of an $11 million project.

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