Trump Gives the Pool a Green‑Algae Face‑lift!
A quick stop from his helicopter, President Trump vows to fix the Reflecting Pool—Washington DC’s famous blue‑pink water that runs between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument—right away.
The pool, which recently got a fresh blue paint job during a $13m makeover, has turned a neon‑green color because of algae that kept growing after the renovation. Vandalism reports and police arrests have added to the drama.
- 14 people have been stopped by police for vandalism.
- The park police haven’t confirmed the arrest counts yet.
- The pool may need draining again next month.
Officials say they’re using hydrogen peroxide to clean the algae; a professor reported the green species is harmless. But scientists warn that new organisms could appear when birds visit the water.
While the President promised repairs, a former Olympic athlete was arrested trying to touch peeling paint. He says he didn’t damage anything at all.
With the 250th‑anniversary of 4‑July celebrations coming soon, the pool’s mint‑green glow may soon be replaced with a clean blue again—if the repairs go smoothly. Stay tuned for more updates on this iconic DC landmark!
