Trump acknowledges algae bloom and peeling paint at Washington's Reflecting Pool after $14.2M renovation, blames vandalism
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Anna Betts
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President Trump acknowledged "real problems" with Washington's Reflecting Pool after a $14.2 million renovation resulted in an algae bloom turning the water green instead of the promised "American flag" blue, with peeling paint also visible. Trump blamed vandalism without evidence, despite his administration previously claiming the pool was "crystal clear." The renovation was part of a broader effort to beautify monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C.
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bskyTrump acknowledges algae bloom and peeling paint at Washington's Reflecting Pool after $14.2M renovation, blames vandalismtheguardian.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledWe've cleaned, renovated, and beautified over 45 Monuments and Memorials, 28 Statues, and 22 Fountains in Washington, DC
crystal clear
American flag blue
real problems
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