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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool showing visible signs of peeling paint and algae growth on its edges, under dramatic lighting.

Reflecting Pool's peeling paint and algae: The path to restoration

President Trump declared 'real problems' at the Reflecting Pool, including peeling paint and algae, were due to 'vandalism,' with repairs set to begin immediately, according to the White House Press P

Adrian Vale·June 23, 2026

A cross-section view revealing the immense, fortified underground structure of the new White House ballroom, emphasizing its defensive capabilities and subterranean depth.

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America's Strategic Defense Ballroom Seats 650, Tripling East Room Capacity

The White House is building a 'ballroom' that runs six stories into the ground, fortified with 9,000 pounds of concrete and 'impenetrable' steel.

Jonah Kline·June 9, 2026