Lincoln Reflecting Pool
Coverage of Lincoln Reflecting Pool in the Nexus archive.
- Trump shares news of 'crystal clear' Reflecting Pool, calls for vandalism suspect's arrest
President Donald Trump and the Interior Department announced success in clearing algae from the Lincoln Reflecting Pool using advanced nanobubbler technology. Trump shared photos of the pool on Truth Social and issued a 'Wanted' call for a vandalism suspect, referencing a former Olympian indicted in the case. The National Park Service is vacuuming algae, with the pool now described as 'crystal clear.'
- Trump shares news of 'crystal clear' Reflecting Pool, calls for vandalism suspect's arrest
President Donald Trump and the Interior Department announced success in clearing algae from the Lincoln Reflecting Pool using nanobubbler technology, with Trump urging public help to identify a vandalism suspect. The National Park Service is vacuuming dead algae, and Trump shared photos showing the pool's clear water and reflection of the Washington Monument.
- Former Olympian charged with destruction of property over damage to Lincoln Reflecting Pool
Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted by the Justice Department for tearing the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, charged with felony destruction of property under D.C. Code Section 22-303. The damage, valued over $1,000, involved removing two square feet of 'American flag blue' epoxy primer.