People take a selfie in front of the fenced-off Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC on July 7, 2026. From the algae blooms to peeling paint and green-tinted water, the reflecting pool has faced a string of setbacks since the US president ordered its renovation, a project his critics call a metaphor for his chaotic leadership, and a narcissistic extravagance. (Photo by Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images)