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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is dealing with a new problem just days after crews finished cleaning up a major algae bloom
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Visitors have spotted a tear in the new protective coating applied to the bottom of the pool as part of its recent $14 million renovation
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The discovery comes just days after the pool turned bright green from an algae outbreak
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prompting crews to remove the growth and treat the water with large amounts of hydrogen peroxide
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President Trump ordered the pool's floor to be coated in what he described as American flag blue
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as part of a broader effort to refresh monuments and public spaces. Now some visitors are questioning whether the project is delivering the results promised
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I want my money back after seeing this. I think that it was a huge waste of money to begin with
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And I think our resources could be used a lot better elsewhere
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The Trump administration operates at the sweet spot of malice and incompetence
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And this is just the incompetence on display. This is now getting close to $15 million going to this pool
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This very fancy vinyl coating in American flag blue. It didn't last a week before it's coming up here
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The cleanup of the reflecting pool started back in April as part of Trump's efforts to improve the architecture in and around Washington to mark the nation's 250th birthday
