On June 20, 2026, President Trump stated that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized. This announcement came amid reports of an algae bloom and peeling paint, occurring just two weeks after the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation project. Trump described the situation as a significant issue, highlighting concerns about vandalism at the site, which is located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
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Trump reports vandalism at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, addresses algae bloom
President Trump announced on June 20, 2026, that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been vandalized. This statement followed reports of an algae bloom and peeling paint shortly after a costly renovation project was completed.
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