UMVA has learned that the iconic Reflecting Pool in Washington DC, renovated at a cost of $20 million by President Donald Trump, has already developed a severe algae bloom, transforming its bright blue surface into a vibrant green hue.
The President had been vocal about the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pools, aiming to fix leaks in the pool's granite foundation and coat it with a bright blue cover ahead of the 250th anniversary of the US. However, just weeks after the project was completed, the pool's condition has taken a turn for the worse.
Photos of the memorial from this week showed the pools were a dark green as ducks swam past. Government workers were seen working to remove clumps of algae from the still water, with the National Park Service laboring to clear lumps of algae from the pool's surface.
According to information obtained by UMVA, part of the renovation included an 'advanced nanobubbler technology' designed to produce small gas bubbles to control algae. However, it's unclear if the 'nanobubbler' has issues or if the algae have bloomed due to the high temperatures in DC.
The government has since assured that 'the algae is dead and being vacuumed up as we speak,' adding, 'we thank President Trump for fixing the Reflecting Pool for good.' The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of the renovation and the technologies used.
President Trump's overhaul plans for America's 250th birthday celebration extend far beyond the Reflecting Pool renovation. Other ambitious projects include an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House lawn, a new 'Independence Arch' dubbed the 'Arc de Trump,' and a proposal to transform the historic National Mall into a temporary race track.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump's plans also involve minting $1 coins with his face on them, a move that would require a change to an 1866 law that bans a living person from appearing on US currency. The proposals have sparked both excitement and controversy, as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
