Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration advances repairs

Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool for a second time in three months to fix ongoing issues after the July Fourth fireworks, with officials citing debris, algae, and vandalism concerns. The same contractor, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, will handle sealing the liner and painting the bottom, though timelines remain unclear and partial draining could suffice. The administration has asserted vandals damaged the pool, but concrete evidence and schedules for the next steps have not been publicly detailed.