Washington's Reflecting Pool hit by algae bloom & peeling paint | DW News

US President Donald Trump wanted to mark America's 250th birthday with a renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. The makeover, including a new coat of "American Flag blue", cost taxpayers $16 million. But,the water is covered in green algae. The blue paint is already peeling. Trump blames vandals. His critics suspect corruption. Water specialists point to mother nature. #usa #trump #america #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social med