Trump Reflecting Pool's 'disgusting' new color horrifies onlookers: 'What a disaster'
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has been painted blue at the directive of U.S. President Donald Trump, ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence, in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 12, 2026. REUTERS/Eric Lee

The Reflecting Pool's new murky, green color is leaving onlookers disgusted and angry after a costly renovation.

"The Reflecting Pool is VERY green and VERY disgusting," posted Brianne Chapman, who runs the left-wing political X account Anarc-y princess. "Even on the worst days, I never saw it look this bad before."

Algae has left the Reflecting Pool tinged green, and workers are struggling to keep it clean despite a multi-million dollar renovation, according to recent reports. People are starting to notice as Trump prepares to celebrate his birthday and America's 250th anniversary.

"What a disaster," agreed MeidasTouch, a political news site, on X.

"Good to see the Reflecting Pool back to its normal color," joked Shane Harris, a staff writer for The Atlantic.

"Reflecting Pool today is looking...a little green," commented attorney and Democratic influencer Matt Rein.

Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of MeidasTouch, wrote, "Hard to believe this is from a guy who inherited $413 million from his father only to declare bankruptcy 6 times before convincing an NBC producer to bail him out by creating a fictional show that he was a successful businessman."