A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

https://apnews.com/article/reflecting-pool-algae-renovations-trump-police-fencing-6178e44ec75bfd37b22bdf7dc0d0c338

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things.

Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos. Beset by gnats and algae. Scenery for a run. A key part of the capital’s carefully designed monumental core. The location of an iconic scene in “Forrest Gump.”

One thing it’s generally not: a strictly enforced police zone.

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vegeta@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 39d

The Strait of Warm Ooze (stolen from the article comments)

CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 38d

Everything Donvict touches turns to absolute shit.

pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 39d

He's going full North Korea.

adespoton@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 39d

Look out, reflecting pool! It’s generally not healthy to be under police scrutiny! Especially if you have a history of substance abuse.

Snapz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 38d

trump-epstein