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Reflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately,’ Trump Says

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Newest development Jun 21, 2026 · 4 reportsReflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately,’ Trump Says

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

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  1. Trump blames "vandalism" for reflecting pool concerns

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    Reflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately,’ Trump Says

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. CNN

    Reflecting Pool woes: Trump administration turns to hydrogen peroxide in latest bid to beat back algae (opens CNN)

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    President Donald Trump’s more than $13 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was completed just over a week ago, with its iconic 2,800 square feet refilled with 6.5 million gallons of clean water.

  2. The New Republic

    Trump’s Renovation Makes the Reflecting Pool Biologically Worse (opens The New Republic)

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    So much for preventing algal blooms.

  3. Newsweek

    Trump blames "vandalism" for reflecting pool concerns (opens Newsweek)

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    The pool has been plagued by algae growth and deterioration, with crews working to restore conditions as authorities investigate.

  4. The Guardian

    Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’ (opens The Guardian)

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    His vaunted makeover of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paint

  5. The Guardian

    Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs (opens The Guardian)

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

  6. Forbes

    Reflecting Pool Repairs Will Begin ‘Immediately,’ Trump Says (opens Forbes)

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

  7. Washington Examiner

    Trump says water in Reflecting Pool likely to be drained: 'Necessary repairs' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    “We met with contractors today,” Trump said, and "will probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs."

  8. The Boston Globe

    Trump says Reflecting Pool will be drained and claims vandalism (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Reflecting Pool has been plagued by algae, and President Trump on Saturday said repairs would be made.

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