Questions surround $14M Reflecting Pool renovation as new paint peels off the bottom ^84.1%

ABC News - 6/19/2026, 12:54 AM

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Turn now to the reflecting pool on the National Mall. Tonight, not only has the new blue turned green, tonight reports the new paint is now peeling after $14 million was just spent to paint the pool and renovate it. Here's John Carl. Tonight, Washington's iconic reflecting pool is looking dirty and green. The brand new coat of blue paint... more