Paint on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool began peeling less than two weeks after a renovation that included an application of 'American flag blue' paint. The water in the pool turned green due to algae proliferation. Accounts differ on the project’s cost: one source reported it was $20 million, while another reported $14.2 million. According to ABC Australia, the cost was $20 million; according to Daily Mail, it was $14.2 million. Donald Trump visited the Reflecting Pool on May 7, 2026, to observe the application of a blue protective coating. According to Daily Mail, Trump blamed liberal vandals for the peeling paint. The Air Force unveiled a new presidential aircraft donated by Qatar, featuring a red, white, and blue color scheme. The new aircraft replaces the iconic light blue Air Force One design conceived by Jacqueline Kennedy. According to CNN, Trump described the new aircraft as 'the world’s most luxurious plane' and said its colors are a 'much better' and 'more appropriate look' than the previous robin’s egg-blue. Trump also claimed the wood paneling on the new aircraft is the highest quality. The new presidential aircraft was scheduled to begin 'commissioning flights' as a final exam for the aircraft modification. As of June 17, 2026, Donald Trump’s national approval rating was 37% and disapproval rating was 58%, for a net approval of -21, according to Newsweek.