A multi-million dollar project intended to give the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a blue hue is facing significant issues. The project has drawn criticism due to a lack of proper bidding procedures, initially sparking controversy during Donald Trump’s administration. Now, the paint is already peeling from the pool’s surface, raising concerns about the quality of the renovation work. This deterioration is being widely described as an embarrassment. The original plan involved transforming the pool’s color, but the premature failure of the paint job casts doubt on the project’s success. The situation highlights potential issues with oversight and execution of the publicly funded renovation.