Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Summary
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.
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🚨 JUST IN: Video has been released of suspected vandals DESTROYING the lining of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 24, 2026
Trump Derangement Syndrome seems to be a BRAIN EATING disease. This is INSANE.
This particular incident took place on June 19. Now, even NYTimes is admitting… pic.twitter.com/PdYJUG1jr9
EXCLUSIVE: Photos prove Pres. Trump report that vandals destroyed Lincoln Reflecting Pool construction by cutting a huge piece out of the sides and more. Watch my report! pic.twitter.com/wbygDMj9Vg
— emily miller (@emilymiller) June 23, 2026
🚨 AWESOME! Pro-America PATRIOTS just showed up to CANCEL OUT the pro-algae leftist protestors at the Reflecting Pool
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 24, 2026
One banner has "AMERICA 250" on it with President Trump's portrait: "First founding daddy" 🤣
TDS mental illness on full display! pic.twitter.com/AUhYnwNmtE
JUST IN: A MAGA Patriot brought a huge American flag to counter protest Leftist at the Reflecting Pool
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) June 24, 2026
MAKE THIS YOUNG MAN FAMOUS 🔥
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🚨 MAGA PATRIOT ROLLS UP WITH A MASSIVE AMERICAN FLAG TO COUNTER THE LEFTIST CLOWNS AT THE REFLECTING POOL!
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) June 24, 2026
FCKING LEGEND! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/V3HaQnbhl2