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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Shortly after the Trump administration authorized more than $14 million to repaint the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool “American flag blue,” the paint began peeling off.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: News photographs and official reports confirmed that portions of the newly applied blue coating began peeling after the renovation project, leading to additional repairs and public attention.
Date: 06/21/2026
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Last Updated on June 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check