Aishvarya KaviJun 21, 2026 – 2.19pmWashington | First, the new paint job appeared uneven. Then, an algae bloom turned the water an acid green. Now, large chunks of coating are peeling off the basin, creating islands of “American flag blue” alongside patches of pea green in a dark, murky soup.The reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial seems to be rejecting its purported $20 million makeover.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Washington’s reflecting pool defies Trump makeover
The President’s project to reseal and paint the century-old pool between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial has been nothing but a headache.
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