Green algae return to reflecting pool days into Trump’s renovation

Green algae have returned to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, despite renovations ordered by President Trump. The project cost over $13 million and implemented nanobubbler technology, which the Interior Department claimed successfully destroyed the algae. While President Trump specifically requested the water appear American flag blue to ensure a pristine look, recent images confirm that photosynthesis has caused the pool to turn green once again, undermining the expensive technical interventions.