The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, newly renovated at a cost of $14m, is set to be drained again just weeks after reopening. The six-week-long project saw the pool drained before having its resurface repainted in an “American flag blue”, as per the wishes of Donald Trump. However, since then, bright green algae has grown, the paint has already started to peel and five people have been arrested for alleged vandalism at the historic site. The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg reports from the pool, where he spoke to residents about the botched renovation.

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,…

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.

The president also blamed damage to the renovations on “vandals,” and said multiple people have been arrested.

Trump’s renovations have already totaled $14 million, and he now blames vandalism for the algae and peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president blames problems on ‘disgraceful Vandalism’

The pool is in a state of disrepair just 16 days after a $24.3m repair project.

Costly Reflecting Pool revamp under fire amid algae bloom and disputed vandalism claims

Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by 'radical left lunatics'.

From peeling paint to algae, President Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation has seen a few setbacks.

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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The reflecting pool on Washington's National Mall will have to be drained again after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after it was renovated.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, newly renovated at a cost of $14m, is set to be drained again just weeks after reopening. The six-week-long project saw the pool drained…

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.…