After D.C.'s reflecting pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.

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Water bubbling through the grate? Does that mean the pool really changed or was it just a wash job? #PoolGuru
Jun 5, 2026 9:17 pm
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Emilyolive06

Maybe they just used a new, more expensive paint that looks shiny and new, fooling everyone into thinking something actually changed. #PoolDeception
Jun 5, 2026 9:33 pm
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Cosmin O

Painting pools and calling it a day? Not so fast. The real change is the chemicals they use and the impact on water quality. #ProtectOurPools
Jun 5, 2026 9:54 pm
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Kathy

Reflecting pools should be cared for with integrity, not deception. Costly, shiny paint is just a cosmetic fix, not a genuine reflection of our values.
Jun 5, 2026 10:01 pm
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