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Late-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.

Washington D.C., United States

Who
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, President Trump
What
Late-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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:32:35 GMT · 5h 6m ago
Where
Washington D.C., United States ·
Why
The Reflecting Pool turned green with algae days after a $14.2 million project, ordered by President Trump, coated its floor with dark blue waterproofing material; experts suggest the darker color retains more heat, promoting algae growth.
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The incident sparked late-night comedy lampooning President Trump's directive for the renovation and the subsequent algal bloom, highlighting a perceived gaffe in a prominent national landmark's upkeep. It serves as a lighthearted, yet public, criticism of government project outcomes.

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    Late-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.
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    The 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.
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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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