Trump touts Lincoln Reflecting Pool as 'in full use' amid algae bloom and peeling paint
President Trump claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is 'in full use' after an algae bloom and peeling paint appeared during renovations, blaming 'criminal, radical left vandals' for the damage. The story also notes ongoing renovations and a forthcoming overhaul of East Potomac Golf Links, with reports of seven arrests and 18 police records linked to the pool and at least one publicly identified arrest for destruction of government property. The algae and paint issues come as federal authorities assess incidents around the landmark amid broader renovation efforts.