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The National Park Service finished the renovation earlier this month, adding a blue liner praised by President Trump as ‘American flag blue’ to fix leaks ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. But days after refilling on June 5, algae bloomed and the liner peeled, with Trump blaming vandals for cuts and chemicals—leading to at least five arrests, including Olympian David Hearn who touched a loose flap on his bike ride. Critics cite possible construction issues, like Trump’s motorcade driving over the uncured liner, while internal reports found no evidence of sabotage and officials noted problems as early as June 9. Fencing now secures the site as crews treat the algae and plan repairs before July 4.