The Reflecting Pool did develop an algae bloom after a renovation project, and this problem became the subject of jokes online about the failed renovation. However, there's no actual evidence that the Trump administration chose bleach, hydrogen peroxide, aeration bubbles, or any specific chemical solution as a response. Park officials addressed the algae using standard maintenance approaches like chlorine treatment and improved water circulation. The story's real takeaway is simpler: a high-cost renovation project ended up with an algae problem anyway, which became fodder for internet mockery — but the details about what solution was chosen or considered don't hold up to scrutiny.