The pool's $14.7-million US renovation and subsequent rapid deterioration has become the butt of internet jokes. Some have dubbed June "ALGAEBTQ Pride Month" or commented that Trump, who promised to "drain the swamp" in Washington, has instead created a swamp.

Trump took no responsibility for what many observers chalked up to shoddy workmanship.

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