Trump culpa al vandalismo por la proliferación de algas tras la renovación del Reflecting Pool

Trump culpa al vandalismo por la proliferación de algas tras la renovación del Reflecting Pool

El Departamento del Interior concluyó una renovación de 14 millones de dólares del Reflecting Pool del Monumento a Lincoln, y el presidente Donald Trump culpó posteriormente al vandalismo por la proliferación de algas y el descascaramiento de la pintura que surgieron poco después. The Guardian informó que la piscina de 104 años fue restaurada mediante un contrato sin licitación, lo que generó reacciones mixtas. Días después, The New York Times observó el regreso de algas, y Forbes señaló que, tras una primera limpieza, la decoloración verde reapareció. Informes posteriores de The Guardian y del Servicio de Parques Nacionales describieron una nueva aparición de algas y la puesta en marcha de un sistema de tratamiento de agua, mientras NBC News indicó que se estaban aplicando tratamientos químicos. Según declaraciones del Departamento del Interior citadas por The Guardian, el agua se consideró clara aunque los trabajadores continuaron combatiendo las algas. WTOP reportó que la pintura azul oscura aplicada al fondo del pool comenzó a desprenderse, y The New York Times notó los problemas continuos con la repintura.

CBS News reveló que se adjudicó un contrato sin licitación de 1,7 millones de dólares a Green Water Solutions, empresa del donante de Trump John J. Cafaro, para instalar un sistema de filtración de nano-burbujas. Los Angeles Times añadió que el agua rica en nutrientes y las altas temperaturas favorecieron el crecimiento de algas, lo que llevó a aplicar tratamientos químicos adicionales. The New York Times describió posteriormente los problemas combinados de algas y pintura como indicios de falta de durabilidad. Finalmente, The Guardian citó al presidente Trump diciendo que el vandalismo fue responsable de las algas y el descascaramiento, mientras funcionarios del Departamento del Interior confirmaron que los esfuerzos de tratamiento continuaban.

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20 de junio de 2026
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Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’
Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

The Guardian • 20 de jun 15:14

President Donald Trump said vandalism was responsible for algae growth and peeling paint at the Reflecting Pool after a $14 million renovation, while federal officials said treatment efforts were ongoing.

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The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover
The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover

The New York Times • 20 de jun 02:23

The recent resealing and painting of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial has encountered issues, including algae growth and peeling paint, prompting criticism of the project’s durability.

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Here’s why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast
Here’s why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool went green so fast

Los Angeles Times • 20 de jun 00:53

The reflecting pool turned green due to rapid algae growth fueled by nutrient-rich water, high temperatures and recent changes to its color, prompting the National Park Service to apply chemical treatments.

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Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool cleaning contract
Company owned by Trump donor won $1.7 million no-bid Reflecting Pool cleaning contract

CBS News • 19 de jun 22:19

The Interior Department awarded a $1.7 million contract to Green Water Solutions, owned by Trump donor John J. Cafaro, to install a nano-bubble filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, bypassing competitive bidding.

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Blue paint seen chipping off in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae turn it green
Blue paint seen chipping off in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae turn it green

NBC News • 19 de jun 19:37

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's recent renovation has exceeded its budget and faced problems with algae growth, leading to visible peeling of the newly applied blue paint.

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Algae turns reflecting pool green after repainting. Here's why : NPR
Algae turns reflecting pool green after repainting. Here's why : NPR

NPR • 19 de jun 15:43

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. has turned green due to algae blooms, a phenomenon experts attribute to recent renovations and favorable growth conditions.

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Blue paint on bottom of Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away
Blue paint on bottom of Reflecting Pool appears to be peeling away

WTOP • 18 de jun 22:50

Paint applied to the bottom of Washington's Reflecting Pool is reportedly lifting, raising questions about the recent $11 million refurbishment.

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Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war
Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

The Guardian • 18 de jun 20:46

Federal workers are removing algae from Washington's reflecting pool after a $14.2 million renovation, while the Interior Department maintains the water is clear despite eyewitness reports of murkiness.

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Late Night Wades Into the Reflecting Pool’s Algae Bloom
Late Night Wades Into the Reflecting Pool’s Algae Bloom

The New York Times • 17 de jun 05:32

A $14.2 million project to coat the Reflecting Pool's floor in dark blue has resulted in an unexpected algae bloom, turning the water green within a week.

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Trump wanted the Reflecting Pool to be ‘American Flag Blue.’ Algae is turning it green.
Trump wanted the Reflecting Pool to be ‘American Flag Blue.’ Algae is turning it green.

NBC News • 16 de jun 18:09

The Reflecting Pool, recently repainted to a deep blue under the Trump administration, has turned green due to algae growth, prompting the National Park Service to employ treatment technologies.

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Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’
Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’

The Guardian • 16 de jun 12:36

A recent renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool aimed at restoring its historic color has been hampered by a resurgence of algae, prompting the Interior Department to deploy a water-treatment system.

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Reflecting Pool Green Again After Trump’s $14 Million Renovation
Reflecting Pool Green Again After Trump’s $14 Million Renovation

Forbes • 16 de jun 00:01

The Interior Department says the newly renovated Reflecting Pool was cleared of algae, but green discoloration reappeared days after the project was completed.

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Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.
Algae Is Turning the Reflecting Pool Green. Again.

The New York Times • 15 de jun 20:18

Algal growth was observed in the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial days after a $14.2 million repair project, prompting interior-department officials to say the new water-treatment system would soon remove it.

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Before-and-after photos: Trump’s $14.2m makeover delivers … a blue pool
Before-and-after photos: Trump’s $14.2m makeover delivers … a blue pool

The Guardian • 11 de jun 19:13

The 104-year-old reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial has been renovated using a $14.2 million contract awarded without competition, prompting mixed reactions from visitors and questions about cost and contractor selection.

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