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June 12, 2026
Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After Renovation
- Green algae has reappeared in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool just days after a $14 million renovation by the Trump administration.
- The Interior Department claims the algae is temporary and part of the normal startup process following construction.
- The renovation faced scrutiny over its cost and a federal lawsuit alleging violations of federal law regarding the pool's treatment.
3 Sources
- Fact-Check: Trump’s Claims About His Arch, Reflecting Pool Repairs and Other Renovation ProjectsJun 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM · NYT
- Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump’s $14M renovation: reportJun 12, 2026 at 9:27 PM · Independent
- Green algae returns to reflecting pool days into Trump's renovationJun 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM · The Hill