Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool for a second time as part of an ongoing renovation directed by President Donald Trump. The project, initially intended to be completed by July 4th, has faced difficulties since its inception. Trump had instructed that the pool’s bottom be painted what he called “American flag blue,” but problems arose quickly after initial work was finished.
The draining of the pool marks a continuation of efforts to revamp the waterway, extending well beyond the original timeline set by Trump. No new bids are being sought for the project. The reasons behind the continued delays and repeated draining have not been detailed, though initial work encountered issues.
This is not the first time the reflecting pool has been drained as part of this effort. The initial phase of the revamp experienced problems shortly after completion, prompting further action. While details remain limited, the project continues to progress despite exceeding its original target date.
The current status of the renovation and a firm completion date are still unknown.
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