Trump says he'll resurface Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, turning it blue
Summary
President Trump announced a plan to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by adding a new blue surface made from advanced material. The project aims to improve the pool’s appearance and is expected to cost about $1.5 million and take one week to complete.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool will get a new surface placed over its stone bottom.
- The new surface will be colored "American flag blue."
- The pool was last fully renovated in 2012 with $34 million from Obama-era stimulus funds.
- The National Park Service performs regular cleaning of the pool to remove algae, trash, and bird droppings.
- President Trump compared the pool renovation to installing an industrial-grade swimming pool surface.
- The pool area measures more than 300,000 square feet, roughly the length of 12 Olympic pools.
- The president has made multiple changes to Washington, D.C. landmarks since returning to office in 2024.
- Some renovation projects by President Trump have caused concern among preservation groups and some lawmakers due to lack of broader public or congressional input.
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