President Trump announced on Wednesday that renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have been completed, with the final touches set to be finalized at 4 P.M. The project, which cost $13.1 million, involved cleaning and repainting the pool in a shade referred to as 'American flag blue.' Trump highlighted the significance of this renovation, stating it represents the first time the pool has been fully operational since its construction in 1922. Despite the excitement surrounding the project, it has faced criticism from the Cultural Landscape Foundation, whose founder, Charles Birnbaum, filed a lawsuit claiming that the new paint alters the historic character of the site without proper authority. The renovation was funded in part by visitation fees collected by the National Park Service across 80 sites nationwide. In his announcement, Trump also mentioned that a dedicated crew would now be responsible for maintaining the Reflecting Pool, ensuring its upkeep for future generations. The Reflecting Pool, located between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial, is a central feature of the National Mall and has undergone several renovations since its dedication.