Late Night Hosts Mock Trump Over Lincoln Memorial Pool Turning Green
Summary
President Donald Trump spent $14 million to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue as part of a beautification effort. However, shortly after the work finished, algae turned the water green, leading to jokes by late-night TV hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool received a $14 million makeover ordered by President Trump.
- The pool was repainted in a color described as "American flag blue."
- Shortly after completion, algae caused the pool water to turn green.
- National Park Service workers used hydrogen peroxide to try to fix the algae problem.
- The pool update is part of a project ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
- Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon made jokes about the pool turning green.
- Jimmy Kimmel called the color change "Mexican flag green."
- The viewing audience booed during the jokes on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
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