President Donald Trump seemed to have a lot on his mind on Sunday. He unleashed a flurry of social media posts and reposts on everything from his $600 million ballroom project to the World Cup. But three words in the middle of a 589-word rant stood out to critics: “criminally made algae.”

Trump used those words in reference to the Reflecting Pool, which began suffering from peeling paint and a massive algae bloom almost immediately after he announced the completion of its $14 million renovation.

Experts have said that the new “American flag blue” bottom Trump installed may have, ironically, helped the algae thrive. But he has, without evidence, blamed vandals ― and did so again in his lengthy Sunday afternoon Truth Social post.

“The Reflecting Pool is now in full use after suffering great damage from Criminal, Radical Left Vandals, people that truly hate our Country,” Trump wrote.

While several people have been arrested in connection with the Reflecting Pool, there’s no evidence that vandalism led to its problems. One of those arrested, three-time Olympic canoeist David Hearn, told ABC he stuck his hands in the water and touched a loose piece of the blue bottom.

“I did not remove, I did not damage, I did not rip, tear, break, destroy or harm any part of the Reflecting Pool,” Hearn said.

Trump himself bragged only last month that the new bottom was like “powerful rubber” and couldn’t be cut with a knife. In his Sunday rant, however, the president claimed supposed vandals had “butchered a 350 foot long strip” and “put their hands underneath the surface, and ripped it.” He said the pool would be drained again after July 4 “to treat the damage caused by these ‘animals.’”

“In the meantime,” he added, “it is working well, the criminally made algae is gone, and the grass, which was destroyed, is being replaced shortly.”

Trump’s critics could hardly believe what they were reading:

Our president is insane. https://t.co/75yYOxc7wg

“Criminally made algae” is an instant classic.I’d be tempted to suggest this post was AI-generated, but upon reflection (minor pun intended), it’s just not possible for any AI model to generate anything quite so nonsensical with zero transitional statements. What’s going on? 🤯 https://t.co/K5VFpO0Brt

This man is fully and completely deranged https://t.co/hS3pR9jdaW

Potomac River is rich in algae.  It is the source of the Tidal Basin water.  It is also rich in phosphates, which act as a liquid fertilizer for algae. Donald Trump referring to algae as "criminally made" demonstrates that he is, quite simply, suffering severe mental illness. https://t.co/8kA9V2V42c

Losing to algae & Iran in the same week is  something only trump could do.

What about the price of gas, food, healthcare, and housing?!? https://t.co/ahyyPBUZ8E

I think I’m going to blame the algae that can pop up in my fish pond on criminals. https://t.co/SXFWmERwRx

Totally normal stuff from someone who is not having any cognitive or emotional issues https://t.co/Cfi9SYSBFu

It's too long to read but what the heck is "criminally made algae?"

My new band name: Criminally made algae https://t.co/mzxPeXodv9

Trump is so close to declaring algae is two weeks away from having nuclear weapons. https://t.co/2SYjHcKPm6

Trump will never take responsibility for his part in this crime awarding his pool guy w/ a no bid contract. A company that never had a govt contract before. A company that failed to do a good job for the American taxpayer & made us a world wide embarrassment. We demand a refund! https://t.co/1iOZc91UHn

The next screed will "explain" how the criminally made algae was developed in a Wuhan lab run by Dr. Fauci. https://t.co/BYTr1YBqMv

Officials have finally released a sketch of the mysterious vandal: pic.twitter.com/Id9JKqAxAV

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