Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDiego PinedaFriday 05 June 2026 03:14 BSTWater begins flowing into Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after renovationsThe Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has completed its renovation under Donald Trump's administration, with the basin painted "American flag blue" and water now filling it.The White House announced on Thursday evening that the water had begun flowing, celebrating the project's completion.Trump estimated the project's cost between $1.5 million and $2 million, but records indicate at least $14.8 million in contracts were awarded for the work.Trump initiated the project after a friend complained about the pool's appearance, aiming to leave his mark on Washington, D.C.The renovation drew criticism for its cost and the new color, with a nonprofit filing a lawsuit comparing the "dark grey" pool to a "theme park" before the work was declared complete.In fullTrump says Reflecting Pool project is complete as water starts to refill the basin: ‘Looking better than ever’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in