The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, initiated during Donald Trump's presidency, has been declared complete, with plans to fill the basin with water shortly. Trump stated that the pool's new deep 'American flag blue' color is finished, yet as of Thursday morning, the basin remained empty with vehicles still present. The project, which Trump estimated at $1.5 million to $2 million, has seen contracts totaling at least $14.8 million awarded. The Reflecting Pool, a significant landmark located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, was originally constructed in the 1920s and is known for its historical significance, including Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech delivered there in 1963. Critics have raised concerns over the project's expenses and Trump's focus on such renovations while the country faces pressing issues like rising living costs and drought conditions. Additionally, a lawsuit from the Cultural Landscape Foundation seeks to stop the project, arguing that the new paint color gives the pool a theme park appearance. The Interior Department has not yet responded to inquiries regarding the project.