The recent $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has quickly become a source of controversy. Just days after the refurbishment, blue paint is reportedly peeling off the pool, coinciding with the emergence of an algae bloom that has turned the water green. Critics are questioning the quality of the renovation, particularly after it was revealed that a firm linked to a Trump donor received a no-bid contract for the work. Interior Department officials have drawn stark comparisons, even likening the algae problem to military conflicts. As concerns mount over the peeling paint and shifting water colors, officials are resorting to hydrogen peroxide treatments in an attempt to address the algae issue. Despite promises of a pristine, blue pool, the Reflecting Pool now faces challenges in achieving its intended appearance ahead of upcoming national celebrations.