Trump shares news of 'crystal clear' Reflecting Pool, calls for vandalism suspect's arrest

Key Points:

• President Trump and the Interior Department have announced success in clearing algae from the Lincoln Reflecting Pool using advanced nanobubbler technology, resulting in crystal clear water and a visible American Flag Blue coating on the pool’s bottom.
• The U.S. Park Police are seeking public assistance to identify vandals responsible for damaging the Reflecting Pool, which has sustained multiple cuts totaling 350 feet along its edge.
• Interior Department officials highlighted that previous administrations, notably under Obama, struggled to maintain the pool’s clarity, with algae problems recurring after each reopening since 1922.
• Despite vandalism, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed optimism that repairs can be done without fully draining the 6.75 million-gallon pool, and emphasized that the vandalism, not refurbishment, is driving additional costs.
• Trump shared photos on social media showing the clear pool reflecting the Washington Monument and criticized media coverage, claiming the pool’s condition has driven away reporters who had been monitoring the site.