Donald Trump's showcase renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is under fresh scrutiny after three dead ducks were found in and around the landmark, raising questions over whether the president's self-described 'beautiful' project could be putting wildlife at risk. One bird was seen floating lifelessly in the algae-stained water, while two more were discovered nearby just days before America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
The bodies have intensified concern over the troubled $16 million refurbishment, which has already been hit by murky green water, peeling blue coating and claims of vandalism. Critics online have seized on the images to question whether chemicals, algae or the renovation itself might be harming animals, as federal authorities and wildlife experts move to assess what happened.
