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See the current state of the Reflecting Pool amid renovation controversy

Aug. 4, 2026, 8:47 a.m. ET
The $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has drawn renewed controversy after President Donald Trump slammed federal prosecutors' decision to dismiss charges against an Olympian accused of felony vandalism to the pool lining. See the current state of the reflecting pool in photos taken Aug. 3, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
The $16 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has drawn renewed controversy after President Donald Trump slammed federal prosecutors' decision to dismiss charges against an Olympian accused of felony vandalism to the pool lining.

See the current state of the reflecting pool in photos taken Aug. 3, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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Tire marks are visible near a collection of rainwater at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026. The project to renovate and restore the pool and prevent it from leaking was plagued with troubles from its start in April, including rain, green algae blooms, weather delays and more.
Tire marks are visible near a collection of rainwater at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026. The project to renovate and restore the pool and prevent it from leaking was plagued with troubles from its start in April, including rain, green algae blooms, weather delays and more.
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People walk by the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) National Military Monument near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 3, 2026.
People walk by the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) National Military Monument near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 3, 2026.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seen through fencing in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seen through fencing in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
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Tire marks and water are seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
Tire marks and water are seen in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
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Extra fencing lays near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
Extra fencing lays near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
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People visit the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
People visit the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seen through fencing in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seen through fencing in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2026.
Eric Lee, REUTERS
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