President Donald Trump has blamed vandals, but a Washington Post analysis finds that the peeling tracks closely with stages of the renovation process.
People have long gathered in solidarity by the Reflecting Pool, but amid the turmoil of President Trump’s attempted repairs there is little unity to be found.
"This will last for at least 50 years," Trump said less than two months ago.
Trump can't be happy that tourists can't see his handpicked "American flag blue" paint.
'More sharp and accurate reflection'
Some warned that the president’s blue-tinted resurfacing would distort the experience for visitors and make the national symbol resemble a “large lap pool.”