The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has already begun to grow algae just days after President Donald Trump’s major renovation project was officially completed.

The landmark has been the subject of controversy since the project began, with critics pointing to budget ballooning from a little under $2 million to a staggering $14 million. Trump contracted Atlantic Industrial Coatings for the project to be completed ahead of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of America.

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    8 days ago

    So… he literally created a new swamp where there wasn’t one before. The worldwide news cycle will love this.

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      8 days ago

      One more example that we live in a bad simulation…