Historic DC Fountain Restored by Trump Turns Brown, Video Shows
Summary
A historic fountain in Washington, D.C., fixed under President Donald Trump’s direction, has turned brown shortly after reopening. The fountain had been dry for several years while repairs were made, but its water quality has deteriorated soon after restoration.Key Facts
- The Cascading Fountain at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C., had its water off since 2019 for repairs.
- In May, the U.S. Department of the Interior released video showing the fountain running again for the first time in seven years.
- Within two months, photos and videos on social media showed the fountain’s water had turned brown.
- This restoration was part of several high-profile beautification projects made under President Trump’s administration in the capital.
- Another project involved a $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which also had problems such as algae and peeling.
- The National Park Service is responsible for the fountain and pool maintenance.
- Newsweek reached out to the Interior Department for comments but had not received a response at the time of reporting.
- Social media users have shared critical posts about the fountain’s condition, with thousands of views.
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