Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Donald Trump,Washington DC,Monuments,Interior Department,Trump Administration,Vandalism,Arrests,Water And Oceans
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US President Donald Trump says he has "inspected" the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, and that "work will begin immediately" to repair the American landmark.
Despite a recent multi-million dollar renovation, including a fresh coat of blue paint, the historic structure continues to face issues - most prominently algae turning the water a bright shade of green.
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