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Donald Trump's $14.2 million effort to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ran into a problem when algae proliferated despite claims it would be cleared.

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Washington DC, USA

Who
Donald Trump, US Department of the Interior, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, National Park Service employees
What
Donald Trump's $14.2 million effort to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ran into a problem when algae proliferated despite claims it would be cleared.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:28:00 GMT · 3h 54m ago
Where
Washington DC, USA ·
Why
Algae has thwarted Trump's attempt to transform the reflecting pool to 'American flag blue' in time for the country's 250th birthday, after the administration had claimed residual algae would be cleared post-renovation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The resurgence of algae in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a historically symbolic site in Washington D.C., highlights challenges in maintaining national monuments despite significant investment and advanced technology. This could lead to further scrutiny of public works contracts and environmental management in prominent urban landmarks.

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  1. U.S. Domestic3h 54m ago
    Algae has proliferated again in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to change the water to "American flag blue."
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  2. U.S. Domestic3h 54m ago
    Algae has re-emerged in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool days after a $14.2 million renovation ordered by Donald Trump, frustrating his attempt to turn the water 'American flag blue'.
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  3. U.S. Domestic3h 54m ago
    Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million renovation attempt to transform it to an “American flag blue” shade.
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  4. U.S. Domestic3h 54m ago
    Algae has proliferated in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, frustrating Donald Trump's $14.2 million attempt to transform its color to 'American flag blue' days after renovation completion.
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    Donald Trump's $14.2 million effort to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool ran into a problem when algae proliferated despite claims it would be cleared.
  6. U.S. Domestic3h 54m ago
    The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, intended to be turned 'American flag blue' after a $14.2 million renovation, has turned green again due to proliferating algae amid warm weather.
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