Host Jimmy Kimmel once again criticized President Donald Trump during his show, this time over the $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the project was intended to give the water a shade that Trump described as “American flag blue,” but the site turned green due to algae growth just days after the work was completed.
During the opening monologue of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the host mocked the situation, saying the lake had gone from “American flag blue” to “Mexican flag green.”
Kimmel also highlighted assessments from experts who suggested that the new darker lining may have contributed to the problem, since darker surfaces absorb more heat and encourage algae growth.
The comedian also joked about Trump’s ownership of hotels and resorts. “You would think that if there’s one thing he’d know how to do, it would be keep a pool clean. He can’t even do that right,” Kimmel quipped.
The renovation of the reflecting pool was defended by the U.S. government, which stated that it is using technologies such as nanobubble ozone systems to combat algae and other contaminants. Officials also argued that the site has faced recurring algae problems for decades.
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Kimmel wrapped up the jokes by referencing one of Trump’s most famous political promises. According to the host, the president promised to “drain the swamp” but ended up spending millions of dollars to create a new one.
The situation also became the subject of commentary from other late-night hosts, including Seth Meyers, who likewise criticized the handling of the project on his own show.
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