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Crews are draining and cleaning the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of a Trump-era renovation that has been beset by algae, peeling coating and vandalism accusations; officials plan to refill after cleanup, with contracts under scrutiny and legal actions linked to damage and paint removal at the site.
During algae remediation after a $14 million renovation praised by Trump, a sheet of the Reflecting Pool’s blue surface peeled away and floated in the water, highlighting ongoing maintenance challenges at a landmark site.
Photos show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue paint peeling after a $16 million Trump-directed renovation that included repainting ahead of the 250th anniversary, while the National Park Service works to control an algae bloom that has turned the water green; a recently installed liner section (about 3 by 3 feet) was seen detached, highlighting ongoing maintenance after the project.
President Donald Trump ordered a renovation that drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and coated its bottom with a blue liner described as 'American Flag Blue,' with plans to reopen before July 4 and the nation's 250th anniversary; the project drew a protest from the painters' union over a no-bid contract.
The demolition of the White House East Wing, initiated by President Trump to expand and modernize the building, has sparked public interest and historical reflection, with the White House Historical Association documenting the process and noting increased engagement with White House history.