Fact Check: Is the Trump Organization selling peeling paint from the Reflecting Pool?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: A screenshot authentically shows The Trump Organization’s online merchandise store selling pieces of peeling paint from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Snopes found the screenshot was fake. There is no evidence The Trump Organization was selling peeling paint from the Reflecting Pool.

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Date: 07/03/2026

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Last Updated on July 3, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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