This week, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned bright green with algae and saw its new blue paint begin to peel.
President Trump has blamed the issues on "radical left" vandals and announced multiple arrests, including a three-time Olympian who claims he only touched the already-peeling liner out of curiosity. Scientists argue the $14 million "American Flag Blue" renovation created a shallow, sun-drenched environment perfect for algae growth regardless of outside interference. Controversy has also surfaced over a $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to a Trump donor's company for a water-purification system that failed to prevent the bloom.
Crews are currently using hydrogen peroxide and "nanobubbles" to clear the water, but the pool may need to be fully drained for extensive repairs.
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