National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are monitoring the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as the Trump administration works to address issues from a failed renovation before the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. The renovation, part of a $14 million project, aimed to clean and enhance the pool but resulted in an algae bloom and damage to the new liner. President Trump has blamed the damage on vandalism, claiming arrests have been made, though these claims remain unverified. The administration is using chemicals to combat the algae, but the timeline for repairs is unclear. The situation has drawn public attention, with some individuals detained for examining the pool.
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Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
