Kelsey Grammer Addresses Trump Critics Amid Reflecting Pool Debate
WHO:
Fox News - Actor Kelsey Grammer addressed critics of President Trump regarding the Reflecting Pool renovations.
Alternet - President Trump is involved in the renovation controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Alternet - Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) commented on the situation, as did Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK).
WHAT:
Fox News - Kelsey Grammer stated, "I pray for them. I pray for everyone to find a decent sentiment in their hearts about this country about the people who run it these days."
Fox News - Grammer revealed he is working on a nonprofit called the American Revelation aimed at fostering patriotism among Americans.
Alternet - Trump claims that six people have been arrested in connection to the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool.
Alternet - The Reflecting Pool will not be ready for the 4th of July celebrations as promised by Trump, according to the California company that supplied the waterproof coating.
Fox News - Kelsey Grammer criticized a "virus" of hatred among those dissatisfied with the country and praised Trump's restoration efforts.
Fox News - Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool cost $14.8 million, while other reports cite $16.4 million.
Alternet - The Reflecting Pool is reported to have issues with peeling paint and algae blooms.
Alternet - The Reflecting Pool will not be ready for the 4th of July celebrations as promised by Trump.
NBC News - Increased security measures have been implemented at the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool.
WHERE:
Fox News - The Reflecting Pool is located at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Alternet - Protests occurred at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
Alternet - The Reflecting Pool was drained, resealed, and refilled by June 5, 2026.
Alternet - Problems with the renovations were reported by June 9, 2026, and further issues were noted by June 16, 2026.
Fox News - Kelsey Grammer plans to spend America’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C.
WHY:
Alternet - Trump claims that the peeling blue coating and algae blooms in the Reflecting Pool are due to vandalism, stating, "the people, they need to be arrested and jailed and throw the key away," according to Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).
Fox News - Grammer emphasized the importance of celebrating America's past and future amid criticism of Trump’s renovation efforts.
Alternet - Trump claims that vandalism is responsible for the issues with the Reflecting Pool renovations.
HOW:
Alternet - The National Park Service found cuts in foam sections of the pool, but the origin of these cuts is unclear.
Alternet - Workers struggled to eliminate algae blooms in the pool despite installing devices intended for that purpose.
(UPDATED June 24, 2026 13:41 UTC)
Kelsey Grammer expressed his hopes for a more unified sentiment among Americans, stating, "I pray for them. I pray for everyone to find a decent sentiment in their hearts about this country about the people who run it these days," while also announcing his work on a nonprofit called the American Revelation to promote patriotism. Meanwhile, Trump has claimed that six individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism of the Reflecting Pool, which will not be ready for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations as initially promised. According to a California company that supplied the waterproof coating, the peeling blue coating and algae blooms in the pool are attributed to vandalism, leading Trump to call for severe consequences for those responsible.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 04:21 UTC)
Actor Kelsey Grammer has spoken out against critics of Trump, particularly regarding the ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has faced issues like peeling paint and algae blooms. Despite a renovation budget of $14.8 million, the Reflecting Pool will not be ready for the upcoming 4th of July celebrations, and increased security measures have been put in place amid protests at the site. Grammer plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., emphasizing the importance of honoring the nation's past and future during this time of controversy.