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Trump promised images showing vandals harming the Reflecting Pool. He still hasn't provided any.
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· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 4 million, involved painting the pool "American flag blue".
A costly renovation of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall was undertaken for the July 4 celebrations. 4 million, involved painting the pool "American flag blue". However, the new coating was short-lived as algae blooms soon turned the pool bright green.
The condition of the pool prompted claims of vandalism, with allegations that fertilizer was added to the water and the new sealant was damaged. Despite these claims, no evidence has been released to support them. Further details on the incident and the pool's condition are available from local sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: June 24, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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