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Trump’s algae-green Reflecting Pool ‘wins the internet’ as viral memes flood social media
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned a vivid green due to an algae bloom shortly after President Trump’s multi-million-dollar refurbishment, raising concerns about the project’s effectiveness.
- President Trump blamed the discoloration on vandalism, and six arrests were made, but internal records suggest other causes may be involved.
- The unusual green color sparked a viral wave of memes on social media, humorously comparing the pool to scenes from Star Wars, Bob Ross paintings, and featuring Trump administration officials like Marco Rubio and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Memes included portrayals of Rubio as a pool boy and kayaker, Kennedy drinking algae water, and references to dead ducks found after algae treatment, reflecting public amusement and criticism.
- The meme frenzy extended to pop culture and fashion, with users creatively linking the pool’s color to outfits and iconic media moments, drawing widespread online attention.
