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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Owen Scott

RARE PHOTOS: Trump admin points finger at obama as algae takes over reflecting pool | Vintage Vibes

Donald Trump Barack Obama Reflecting Pool
  • The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green with algae shortly after a $14 million renovation completed by the Trump administration.
  • A Department of the Interior spokesperson criticized the Obama administration, claiming that its previous pool reopening also led to significant algae issues.
  • The Trump administration implemented a $1.7 million upgraded ozone nanobubbler filtration system, which they state is now successfully destroying the algae.
  • Communications Director Katie Martin clarified that the algae's return was a normal part of the start-up process after construction and is being removed.
  • President Trump plans to use the newly renovated Reflecting Pool as a backdrop for a 'Tribute to America' rally on July 4th.

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Trump administration blames Obama after ‘blue’ Reflecting Pool turns green after $14M refurb

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