Reflecting Pool and another White House WHOOPS!
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Started by metmike - Aug. 1, 2026, 12:19 a.m.

Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ installation

The Justice Department said “it is difficult to attribute the widespread damage to the Reflecting Pool to vandalism, let alone to establish that fact beyond a reasonable doubt.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-administration-drops-reflecting-pool-case-blaming-damage-botched-rcna590303

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                                          Trump's 'American Flag Blue' Reflecting Pool Renovation Is Already Bright Green with Algae After $14M 'Beautification' (Photos)

After weeks of boasting about restoring the "filthy" Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to its former glory, Trump hit a snag when the newly filled landmark immediately turned green

https://people.com/reflecting-pool-green-algae-after-trump-renovation-photos-11998184


Trump Finishes 'Really Beautiful' $14M Renovation of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: Here’s the Before and After

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 Rachel Raposas

Published on June 10, 2026 03:55PM EDT

https://people.com/trump-finishes-reflecting-pool-renovation-11995023


Trump added that he believes the pool may become filthy once another president takes office, saying, "See, when I'm here, it'll be perfect."

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By metmike - Aug. 1, 2026, 12:25 a.m.
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                Re: $250 bill with Donald Trump on it!            

                            By WxFollower - June 22, 2026, 10:42 a.m.            

             Thanks, Mike!

 I have another post that I think this is the best thread for right now:

Today, DT said this on TS:

Of the MANY Statues and Fountains that we rebuilt, renovated, cleaned, and fixed, the only one that was Vandalized was the Reflecting Pool, which is being taken care of, ASAP! It has been given a 300 foot long gash, chemicals have been illegally placed in the water, and the beautiful new grass field has been destroyed with a gigantic 86 47 chemically carved into it (Probably inspired by Dirty Cop, James Comey!). Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116793994014541387

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 I’m against vandalism/destruction of property. So, I don’t like the vandalism done to the Reflecting Pool! However, is there a double standard (DS) where I bolded? I’ll see if anyone else can point out why I’m saying DS.

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                Re: Re: $250 bill with Donald Trump on it!            

            

                By metmike - June 22, 2026, 12:26 p.m.            

            

Another great post, Larry!

This one is so bizarre.  What vandalism would cause massive, NATURAL algae blooms?

Understanding plants/agronomy and chemistry, the main thing might be if somebody dumped a bunch of phosphorus and nitrogen in the pool. 

They certainly have camera's and no question, have tested the water repeatedly so if that was the reason, we would know with certainty and have heard about it.

Harmful Algal Blooms: Contributing Factors and Impacts

https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/about/harmful-algal-blooms-contributing-factors-and-impacts.html


Why do harmful algal blooms occur?

Research continues on the causes of harmful algal blooms.

https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/why_habs.html

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The Effects: Dead Zones and Harmful Algal Blooms

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/effects-dead-zones-and-harmful-algal-blooms

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More details on this from a previous thread:

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                            By metmike - April 10, 2019, 7:14 p.m.            

                                                                                                                                     

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                            By WxFollower - June 22, 2026, 1:40 p.m.            

            

Thanks, Mike. Nice info about algae.

Regarding the double standard I saw, why is DT rightfully concerned about vandalism to the pool or other monuments but not the Capital on 1/6/21??!?

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                            By metmike - June 22, 2026, 2:16 p.m.            

                   Larry,

Thanks so much for making that  great point again, since I completely ignored it the first time.

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The difference between vandalism of the lawn and FAKE vandalism of the pool and the Insurrection(that resulted in deaths and an impossible to measure scale of political division and violations of the Constitution) is a zillion times worse on January 6th!

And making it so much worse is that Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the results of the most proven secure election in history, was TREASON against the United States!

Vandalizing the White House lawn?

Dumb and illegal. 

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