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June 23, 2026, 2:13 p.mJune 23, 2026, 2:13 p.m
The debacle surrounding the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is entering the next round. After US President Donald Trump had the pool renovated and upgraded, the water turned green after a few days. The reason for this was algae that formed due to the heat.
No sooner had chemicals been purchased to make the green water shine again, as Trump says, “US flag blue,” than the next problem comes. The pool was the victim of vandalism. Trump has described the pool as extremely robust in the past, but now he is backpedaling. Watch Trump’s statement in the video:
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Several people who were allegedly arrested allegedly cut the bottom of the pool. Now the water basin needs to be repaired by removing the floor and re-laying it. It remains to be seen whether this will also solve the problem of discolored water. (nib)