Hillary Slams Trump’s 250th Fête After Sparse Fair Photos and Green Reflecting Pool

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News (2 / 1) 30.06.2026 23:04 / Günter

Pool turned green, questions about contracts

Another image showed the Reflecting Pool green with algae after recent renovations that included draining and painting the basin. Reports shared by Clinton say men in waders were seen in the pool and that some ducks were found dead on the water. Clinton also circulated a Public Citizen report alleging nearly $103 million in federal contracts and grants tied to the 250th efforts were awarded to entities linked to Trump allies; a Wall Street Journal item cited a no-bid contract to Greenwater Services, reportedly partly owned by a twice-convicted felon connected to a Trump friend. Clinton wrote, "Why can't Trump clean a pool, or throw a real 250th party? It's not (just) incompetence. It's also corruption."

Critics weigh in online

Online critics echoed Clinton’s complaints, accusing the administration of using anniversary funds for events that appeared to benefit political allies rather than drawing the promised public turnout. The controversy raises fresh questions about spending and oversight of the Freedom 250 celebrations.