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Algae Bloom Plagues Lincoln Memorial

Updated 2026-06-20 12:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Despite a $14 million investment, President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been plagued by an algae bloom. The issue highlights environmental concerns and political priorities.

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Opinion: Algae doesn't care about our party lines

President Trump's beautification project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become plagued with a robust algae bloom, despite a $14 million investment and a coating of "American flag blue."

2026-06-20 12:00 UTC