Fact Check: Is there evidence unauthorized chemicals were placed in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Unauthorized chemicals were placed in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Rating: NO EVIDENCE

Explanation: The Department of the Interior said hydrogen peroxide was being used to combat algae, but no publicly available evidence shows that unauthorized chemicals were placed in the Reflecting Pool.

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Date: 06/30/2026

 

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Last Updated on June 30, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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