Published Jun 21, 2026, 9:27 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources

Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs

The Hill
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President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is “probably” going to be drained for repairs after a recent algae bloom and instances of peeling paint following his administration’s major renovation of the Washington landmark. “We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to…