Group sues to block Trump's blue resurfacing of Reflecting Pool
Summary
A nonprofit group is suing the Trump administration to stop a project that is painting the Reflecting Pool blue in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The group says the government did not follow required laws and procedures to protect historic places before starting this work.Key Facts
- The Cultural Landscape Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Department of the Interior and National Park Service.
- The suit claims the Trump administration did not notify or consult required parties before changing the Reflecting Pool.
- President Trump announced plans to resurface the pool in a bright blue color using new materials.
- The administration said the project would cost $2 million, but reports suggest the contract was over $13 million without competitive bidding.
- The lawsuit says the blue resurfacing changes the historic look of the pool, which is an important part of the National Mall.
- TCLF’s leader said the blue color is more like a theme park and harms the pool’s solemn design.
- The Department of the Interior says the new surface will improve visitor experience before the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- President Trump personally visited the site to inspect the resurfacing work.
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