Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=EjMTP9soBcM Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Paint from Trump renovation peels off Washingtons Reflecting Pool • FRANCE 24 English [dlCsIr634U0] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT The iconic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water. It comes as the pool was recently reopened following renovation work ordered by Donald Trump that saw it painted American flag blue. Less than two weeks later, the paint is peeling off. Story by Camille Corcoran. #DonaldTrump #renovation #fail 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: CHRGh3ayIez AR2Pu78F8VI SONr71tiksV eHxTQt9AbU3 ERBFLgVA3nN JPUnxI2bXVE SbIpMuOYPOM
The iconic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water. It comes as the pool was recently reopened following renovation work ordered by Donald Trump that saw it painted American flag blue. Less than two weeks later, the paint is peeling off. Story by Camille Corcoran. #DonaldTrump #renovation #fail 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: CHRGh3ayIez AR2Pu78F8VI SONr71tiksV eHxTQt9AbU3 ERBFLgVA3nN JPUnxI2bXVE SbIpMuOYPOM