# Lincoln Memorial Pool in Crisis

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-06-21T22:39:03+00:00
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## Resource

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s $14M renovation is crumbling fast—water’s turned murky with algae, the new “American flag blue” paint is peeling, and officials may need to drain it entirely. President Trump blamed vandals, citing arrests—including that of former Olympian David Carter Hearn, who says he was just curious and denies damaging property. No evidence was shown, and the administration hasn’t named others. Critics say the rushed project, awarded via a no-bid contract tied to Trump allies, may not fix long-term issues. Despite cleanup efforts, the pool’s decay continues, turning a national landmark into an odd tourist spectacle. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1a8aa424174112e

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