The Reflecting Pool is now 'American flag blue.' See how Trump has changed Washington, DC, during his second term.
A new ballroom, a 250-foot arch, a memorial garden, and now, a proposed $22.5 billion renovation at Washington Dulles International Airport: During his second term, President Donald Trump is leaving an increasingly visible mark on Washington, DC, from department name changes to 30-foot-tall banners of his portrait.
To commemorate his 80th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary earlier this month, the president built a ginormous, eight-sided fighting cage on the White House South Lawn in collaboration with the UFC, which hosted a primetime event outside the executive mansion.
The Trump administration also announced that its renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was completed in June.
The $16 million project included sealing and painting the bottom of the pool “American flag blue.” The pool was drained again later in July and is now undergoing repairs.
They’re the latest on Trump’s long list of changes to America’s capital.
Reasons given for the projects include government efficiency, beautifying the city, enhancing the airport experience, and marking America’s 250th birthday.
While many remain ongoing or in legal limbo, the changes the president has already made to the White House and its surrounding areas have altered the face of the nation’s capital.
See some of the ways in which Trump has remodeled the White House, US government buildings, and beyond during his second term, so far.
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