Trump pre-election pitch: Reflecting Pool, pipes and a new promenade
Summary
President Donald Trump used a pre-election speech to praise the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and discuss other plans for Washington, including a promenade and a triumphal arch. He also repeated claims about vandalism at the pool, promoted his policies and criticized Democrats.Key Facts
- Trump said the Reflecting Pool was better and more beautiful after the project.
- The Justice Department dropped vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn; a judge later dismissed the case after prosecutors said faulty installation caused the damage.
- Trump joked about renaming the pool the Trump Reflecting Pool, then said he was kidding.
- Trump displayed images of pool materials and an image that appeared to show “8647” sprayed on the empty pool’s base, which he linked to former FBI Director James Comey.
- Trump discussed the White House helipad, lawn restoration after a UFC event, a planned triumphal arch, and a promenade from the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.
- Trump reiterated a proposal to distribute $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterm elections.
- Trump also spoke about immigration, the war with Iran, and his criticism of Democrats.
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