Algae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised ^21.1%

NPR - By Rachel Treisman - 6/19/2026, 3:43 PM

Appeal to Authority 22.2% - Ambiguity (Equivocation) 16% - Negativity Bias 13.9%

WASHINGTON — The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is once again making headlines, this week for turning green. The Washington, D.C. landmark was refilled with water earlier this month after President Trump had its neutral grey bottom repainted "American flag blue." The multi-million dollar project produced subtle results in the eyes of... more