Trump says work on the Reflecting Pool is almost done after six months

image

President Donald Trump expressed confidence this week that renovation work on the Lincoln Memorial’s iconic Reflecting Pool is near completion, after multiple setbacks dragged out the restoration.

The multimillion-dollar resurfacing and painting project to give the Reflecting Pool a facelift ahead of the U.S.’s 250th birthday began in April. The effort quickly became beleaguered by an algae bloom, and the pool’s new blue paint appeared to be peeling off, leading to allegations of extensive vandalism and another round of renovations.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis,
and subscriber-only journalism.


Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

error: Content is protected !!