First Algae, Now the Reflecting Pool's New Paint is Peeling Away
Workers are now grappling with the landmark's new "American flag blue" paint peeling away just days after a costly $14.6 million upgrade.
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The Friday morning post came just as new aerial photos emerged showing how big a bust his $14 million repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool really is, with copious green sludge already returning amid an algae bloom. Soon after, the blue finish began flaking off and floating to the surface, despite the fact that the firm overseeing the renovation had been paid about $14 million—more than seven times Trump’s original estimate of $1.8 million. Already plagued by a massive algae bloom that turned its water green, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces a new setback.
Furthermore, President Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president. The paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water, less than two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the job's completion.
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The Friday morning post came just as new aerial photos emerged showing how big a bust his $14 million repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool really is, with copious green sludge already returning amid an algae bloom.
according to The Daily BeastSoon after, the blue finish began flaking off and floating to the surface, despite the fact that the firm overseeing the renovation had been paid about $14 million—more than seven times Trump’s original estimate of $1.8 million.
according to The Daily BeastAlready plagued by a massive algae bloom that turned its water green, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces a new setback.
according to NBC News — PoliticsPresident Trump's efforts to spruce up the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faced a snag this week, with algae turning the water green while rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface picked by the president.
according to CBS News — PoliticsIs the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Floor Already Peeling?.
according to NewsweekThe paint on Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Thursday was peeling away from the bottom and into the algae-tinted water, less than two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the job's completion.
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Wednesday, June 24
Fencing installed around Reflecting Pool as Trump alleges vandalism
Reliability 75 · high12 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocdisputedblind spot · Centerrewrites detected
Tuesday, June 23
Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’
Reliability 75 · high9 sources7 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Centerrewrites detected
Monday, June 22
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
Reliability 65 · high10 sources8 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedTrump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Reliability 58 · moderate7 sources6 independent voices2 countries · 1 languages2 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detected
Sunday, June 21
Trump says 'multiple arrests' have been made at the Reflecting Pool amid vandalism claims
Reliability 73 · high11 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedFormer Olympian among those charged with vandalizing the Reflecting Pool; Trump says the basin must be drained: report
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Saturday, June 20
Rips appear in Reflecting Pool's new sealant after algae bloom turns water green
Reliability 81 · very high7 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 2 languagesrewrites detectedBlue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae turn it green
Reliability 81 · very high7 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 2 languagesblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedTrump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Reliability 75 · high5 sources5 independent voices4 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left sideTrump blames ABC reporter and vandals for peeling the Reflecting Pool and algae growth
Reliability 73 · high5 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left side