TIMELAPSE: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refills with water after Trump paint job
Summary
The Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial has been refilled with water after renovations ordered by President Donald Trump. The work included repainting the pool floor and fixing leaks, with the project starting in April and costing much more than initially estimated.Key Facts
- The Reflecting Pool was renovated following President Trump’s plan to repaint it "American flag blue."
- Work on the pool began in April.
- President Trump said the pool had been leaking before the renovation.
- New materials were used to prevent leaks in the pool.
- President Trump estimated the project cost around $1.5 to $2 million.
- Federal records show about $14 million in contracts have been awarded for the work so far.
- The pool was refilled just before a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on June 14.
- The UFC event was planned to celebrate President Trump’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversary.
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