Trump Claims Reflecting Pool Renovation Is Complete, But Work Continues

Trump says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is done, but crews are still working on it. Algae and peeling lining spark controversy.

Editorial Desk

October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump asserted that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was fully completed, yet ongoing work has raised questions about the project’s status.

The pool has been at the center of a months-long dispute after Trump ordered it drained and repainted in American Flag Blue. However, issues with the lining and algae growth emerged, prompting criticism and confusion over the project’s progress.

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Trump claimed the work was complete during a press appearance, saying the pool would be filled by week’s end and that all old pipes had been replaced. Despite this, journalists observed workers still on site, applying material to sections of the pool and leaving drain grates uninstalled. The contractor, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, had previously stated that all warranty repairs were finished.

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