Politics
.png&w=1080&q=75)
Sock JohnsonLincoln Memorial Pool Renovation Faces Algae Showdown
The United States is gearing up for a wild 250th birthday bash in 2026, and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is getting a flashy facelift! President Trump kicked off this $14 million spectacle to paint it 'American flag blue,' but after a draining, it turned into a green algae party! Cleanup crews are in the ring, but visitors are throwing shade, calling it 'like vomit.' Smackdown!
few days ago | Ananya Patel
Quick rundown
1.The Lincoln Memorial is getting a blue makeover for the big 250.
2.Costs for the renovation ballooned from $2 million to over $14 million.
3.An unexpected algae bloom turned the pool into a green spectacle.
4.Experts blame warm weather and nutrients for the algae explosion.
5.Visitors are not impressed, calling the pool 'disgusting' and 'like vomit.'
