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Workers have been spotted clearing bright green algae from the Reflecting Pool just days after its $14million makeover was completed.
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Washington, DC
Who
Workers, Donald Trump, Katie Martin (Interior Department spokesperson), Taylor Rogers (White House spokesperson)
What
Workers have been spotted clearing bright green algae from the Reflecting Pool just days after its $14million makeover was completed.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:20:50 GMT · 4h 24m ago
Where
Washington, DC ·
Why
The Interior Department insisted the outbreak was part of the normal process of restarting the pool after construction, claiming it was "residual algae from the supply lines which have been sitting dormant for eight weeks."
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The reappearance of algae shortly after a $14 million renovation and claims of an expert fix for the Reflecting Pool has drawn scrutiny and criticism, raising questions about project efficacy and oversight.
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