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World 22 Jun 2026

Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately

Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.

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Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint. And algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame. US President Donald Trump says he has "inspected" the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC. And that "work will begin immediately" to repair the American landmark. Despite a recent multi-million dollar renovation. Including a fresh coat of blue paint. The historic structure continues to face issues.

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