Rips appear in Reflecting Pool’s new sealant after algae turn water green

President Trump’s efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an “American Flag Blue” surface picked by the president.

Jun 20, 2026 0

Rips appear in Reflecting Pool’s new sealant after algae turn water green

President Trump’s efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an “American Flag Blue” surface picked by the president.

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