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Lincoln Pool Goes Green Post-$14.7M Renovation, Guard Arrests

6/29/2026

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After a $14.7 million U.S. President Donald Trump-ordered renovation, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green, prompting National Guard patrols.
The Department of the Interior reported six arrests and seven citations for vandalism, including David Hearn, who was handcuffed.
The Architect of the Capitol completed a $7.3 million refurbishment of its reflecting pool, which stays clear, as limnologists note Lincoln pool’s depth, sunlight, temperatures and nutrients create conditions, making chemical fixes temporary.

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Story summary

After a $14.7 million U.S. President Donald Trump-ordered renovation, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green, prompting National Guard patrols.
The Department of the Interior reported six arrests and seven citations for vandalism, including David Hearn, who was handcuffed.
The Architect of the Capitol completed a $7.3 million refurbishment of its reflecting pool, which stays clear, as limnologists note Lincoln pool’s depth, sunlight, temperatures and nutrients create conditions, making chemical fixes temporary.