Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump’s troubled revamp
Summary
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again due to problems after recent repairs led by President Donald Trump. The pool was supposed to be ready for the nation’s 250th birthday, but issues like algae growth and peeling paint have delayed the project.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump oversaw a renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool aiming to complete it before July 4, 2026.
- After completion, algae growth appeared and the new coating on the pool started peeling.
- Trump blamed vandals for damage, including an incident where a sharp object cut the pool’s liner.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the pool is being drained again to clean debris from fireworks and repair damage.
- A former Olympic athlete pleaded not guilty to charges of deliberately damaging the pool.
- The renovation includes painting the pool bottom with “American flag blue,” as directed by Trump.
- This project is one of several infrastructure changes in Washington, D.C., under President Trump’s leadership.
- The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police are involved in managing and investigating the pool’s condition and damage.
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