The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has already begun to grow algae just days after President Donald Trump’s major renovation project was officially completed.
The landmark has been the subject of controversy since the project began, with critics pointing to budget ballooning from a little under $2 million to a staggering $14 million. Trump contracted Atlantic Industrial Coatings for the project to be completed ahead of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America.



I don’t understand, this is a common problem with pools. It’s why we have chlorine and pool chemicals. Did he just paint it, and not treat it?
Yes. They were most likely embezzling the funds and not actually doing anything.
With trump the corruption is the point.