Fact Check: Did a Fox News reporter call the algae-filled Reflecting Pool water blue?

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Claimant: Occupy Democrats

Claim: A June 2026 video shows a Fox News reporter describing the green, algae-infested water in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as blue.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The clip was shared without context. The reporter was referring to blue paint visible at the site, not describing the color of the algae-filled water in the Reflecting Pool.

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Date: 06/18/2026

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Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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