On June 21, 2026, workers were seen attempting to clean an algae bloom from the newly renovated reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. Former President Donald Trump stated that the pool will likely need to be drained to address the issue.
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Trump Indicates Reflecting Pool May Require Draining
On June 21, 2026, workers were cleaning an algae bloom from the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. Former President Donald Trump indicated that the pool may need to be drained to resolve the problem.
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