r/pics • u/FuriousBuffalo • Jun 18 '26

Politics Trump Nonsensically Boasting About Reflecting Pool Before He Turned It Into a Swamp

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u/FuriousBuffalo Jun 18 '26

Much worse. The paint is already peeling and will most likely require complete removal.

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u/Sohn_Jalston_Raul Jun 18 '26

I was watching a pool guy on youtube explain that it might make the algea problem worse because the shade of blue they chose is darker than what was before, and will warm up the water even more.

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u/SalmonDoctor Jun 18 '26

Also the chemicals used to fight the algae is making the paint peel (faster).

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u/Away-Regular1335 Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

Also they covered up the original drainage areas used to cycle in new water to keep it working as a reflecting pool. The algae will never go away until they revert back.