Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool

Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

TL;DR

  • The Interior Department claims the water at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is crystal clear.
  • Witnesses have reported the pool's water to be murky and green.
  • There is a conflict between official statements and eyewitness observations regarding the water's clarity.