Burgum Blames Vandals for Reflecting Pool Damage and Rehires Repair Contractor

National Mall Reflecting Pool Maintenance and Security·July 5 – July 5, 2026

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Burgum Blames Vandals for Reflecting Pool Damage and Rehires Repair Contractor

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now clear of algae following a renovation that installed new nanobubbler technology. While the Secretary previously suggested vandalism caused the pool's issues, he recently clarified that the algae growth originated within the piping system. Despite this, Burgum continues to blame vandals for structural damage to the pool, dismissing claims that the presidential motorcade was responsible for the leaks. To address the ongoing leaks, the Trump administration plans to rehire the same contractor that originally installed the pool's liner. Burgum defended the decision by stating the company did a fantastic job during the previous $14.6 million project.

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