Trump shames ‘pro-algae’ protester in hunt for alleged Reflecting Pool vandals

Published June 22, 2026 8:28pm ET



President Donald Trump posted a photo of a “pro-algae” protester as he continues cracking down on the alleged vandals of the newly refurbished Reflecting Pool.

The Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial has become a culture war flash point after Trump decided to renovate it. Following its quick deterioration, the president and his allies have been on the hunt for alleged vandals, who are accused of being behind the deterioration.

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