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The peeling, algae-green Lincoln Memorial pool reflects one thing: Trump’s vanity
The daily harangue over peeling paint, algae blooms and Trump’s claims of ‘vandalism,’ writes Andrew Feinberg, serve as a metaphor for how things are going at the White House these days
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theguardian.com
Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’
His vaunted makeover of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paint
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cnn.com
Algae, peeling blue material, conspiracy theories: Reflecting Pool takes national spotlight | CNN Politics
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump described the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as “absolutely filthy,” vowing to clean up the iconic landmark and make it “look gorgeous,…
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eu.usatoday.com
Green water, peeling paint. What's going on with the Reflecting Pool?
About two weeks ago, President Donald Trump said work to restore the Reflecting Pool was finished. It has since turned green and paint is peeling.
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afr.com
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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smh.com.au
Trump marched in to transform DC’s famed reflection pool. The result is just like his presidency
On the hallowed site where Martin Luther King jnr gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, Trump promised to turn the water “American flag blue”. The outcome is the perfect metaphor for…
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independent.co.uk
Trump says he ready to drain the Reflecting Pool again after the $14M renovations
Trump’s renovations have already totaled $14 million, and he now blames vandalism for the algae and peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool
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Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president blames problems on ‘disgraceful Vandalism’
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nzherald.co.nz
Trump likely to drain Reflecting Pool again, after disastrous refurbishment
The pool is in a state of disrepair just 16 days after a $24.3m repair project.
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gulfnews.com
Trump says repairs to begin 'immediately' for Washington pool renovation
Costly Reflecting Pool revamp under fire amid algae bloom and disputed vandalism claims
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Time-lapse of Trump's Washington DC Reflecting Pool renovation
From peeling paint to algae, President Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation has seen a few setbacks.
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cbc.ca
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs in wake of peeling paint, algae issues | CBC News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a $14.7-million…
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Trump news at a glance: president’s pool project plagued by peeling paint – and algae blooms
Trump’s claims that ‘vandals’ are to blame don’t hold water so far – key US politics stories from Monday 22 June
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It’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor
The symbolic power of a stagnant pond beneath Lincoln’s statue has proven irresistible for the president’s critics
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The peeling, algae-green Lincoln Memorial pool reflects one thing: Trump’s vanity
The daily harangue over peeling paint, algae blooms and Trump’s claims of ‘vandalism,’ writes Andrew Feinberg, serve as a metaphor for how things are going at the White House…
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spectator.com
Trump’s quest to make DC look nice is noble
Trump’s critics have gleefully deployed the peeling coating and murky waters as a metaphor for Trump’s effect on DC writ large
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france24.com
Truth or Fake - Trump, without proof, blames ‘vandalism’ as Reflecting Pool turns green again
With algae-green water and blue peeling paint, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again, despite Donald Trump's recent renovation costing over $14 million.…
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vox.com
The shallow authoritarianism of Trump’s Reflecting Pool
The sordid saga on the Washington Mall reveals why Trump’s efforts to consolidate power keep failing.
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What the Reflecting Pool debacle says about Trump and his presidency
Analysis: Weirdly, the pool has become a reflection of the president's entire term.