Trump Pins Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Algae on Vandals After Renovation
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President Trump defended the $16 million renovation of the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial, blaming vandals for damage and an algae bloom and saying the area will be fixed as authorities investigate. Algae issues at the pool are longstanding, with blooms recurred after past reopenings and renovations dating back to 1922. Experts note hot weather (DC hitting up to 100°F) and rain can fuel blooms, while the CDC cites warm water and sunlight as drivers; the Interior Department emphasizes the pattern of blooms with pool reopenings, indicating the issue is not solely vandalism and will be remedied in coming days.
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- The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover The New York Times
- Reflecting Pool algae bloom is one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation The Washington Post
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