Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’

Despite a $14.2 million renovation effort by the Trump administration to clean up the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, algae has returned, turning the water green again. Initially, the administration had assured that the algae problem would be resolved post-renovation, but warm weather seems to have revived the issue. This development highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining historical sites and raises questions about the long-term effectiveness of such costly projects. The algae's resurgence underscores broader environmental concerns tied to water quality and the impacts of climate change.