Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is finished and that the pool will be filled with water soon. The project involved painting the pool a deep blue color, which has sparked some controversy and legal challenges.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was completed on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
- The pool was painted a deep blue color, called “American flag blue” by President Trump.
- The pool is expected to be filled with water by Sunday at the latest.
- President Trump estimated the renovation cost between $1.5 million and $2 million, but contracts total at least $14.8 million.
- The reflecting pool is a historic site located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
- The pool holds about 6.5 million gallons of water and uses a circulation system drawing water from a nearby tidal basin.
- A nonprofit group sued to stop the project, arguing that the new color makes the pool look like a theme park attraction.
- Critics say President Trump is focusing on projects like this instead of other voter concerns ahead of the November elections.
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