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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained following continued maintenance issues

Crews have drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as ongoing difficulties persist regarding a controversial redesign project initiated under the Trump administration.

By 10 Jul 2026 · 18:30 CET Updated 10 Jul 2026 · 18:30 CET

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According to Euronews, maintenance teams have drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as part of a troubled renovation scheme. The project, which originated under a directive from Donald Trump, previously included painting the bottom of the pool a specific shade identified as American flag blue. However, reports indicate that technical problems emerged shortly after the initial painting work was completed.

This latest drainage marks a continuation of the issues surrounding the site's refurbishment. The current efforts follow a series of persistent complications that have affected the pool since the revamp was first implemented.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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