All week, Americans have heard about the stubbornly green Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Now, the Trump administration said the water is a "crystal clear" blue. Mark Strassmann double-checks.
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New problems arise for the Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovations
All week, Americans have heard about the stubbornly green Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Now, the Trump administration said the water is a "crystal clear" blue. Mark Strassmann double-checks.
Published June 19, 2026, 11:58 PM
Updated June 20, 2026, 12:30 AM4.4K
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