Crews again drain Trump’s troubled reflecting pool

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Maintenance crews drained the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC due to algae blooms and peeling paint. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to preserve this national landmark amid debris concerns from Independence Day fireworks.

Workers observed draining water from Lincoln Memorial pool plagued by algae blooms and peeling paint Crews were observed Friday draining the plagued Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, a landmark at the heart of Donald Trump’s mission to beautify Washington DC. Interior secretary Doug Burgum, whose agency oversees the National Park Service, told conservative podcaster Katie Miller in an interview released earlier this week that the new round of draining was planned. He also said that the water might still contain debris from an extensive Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall. Continue reading...