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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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Lincoln Memorial, Washington
Who
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, President Trump
What
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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:35 GMT · 6h 27m ago
Where
Lincoln Memorial, Washington ·
Why
Experts are saying that when Trump had it painted dark blue, he made the problem worse because the darker color retains more heat and algae thrives in warmer water.
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A significant public works project costing $14.2 million failed to achieve its intended effect, leading to public ridicule and questions about the effectiveness of the initiated solution.
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3 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic6h 27m agoLate-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.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 27m agoThe 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.Open article
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