President Donald Trump on Thursday introduced his administration intends to construct a “promenade” to attach the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River.
“It is referred to as the promenade, would be the promenade. They wish to name it the ‘Trump Promenade’ however I do not know if I wish to try this, however it is going to be lovely,” Trump stated at an occasion within the Oval Workplace.
It will be the newest undertaking in Trump’s effort to remake Washington, D.C., in his second time period.
President Donald Trump speaks as Power Secretary Chris Wright, Inside Secretary Doug Burgum and Environmental Safety Company Administrator Lee Zeldin look on throughout a “Lovely, Clear Coal” occasion within the Oval Workplace of the White Home, June 4, 2026.
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The White Home East Wing was demolished final 12 months to make method for Trump’s controversial ballroom project. The president has additionally proposed a massive “triumphal arch” be constructed close to Arlington Nationwide Cemetery throughout the Potomac River and Lincoln Memorial. Each tasks have drawn lawsuits.
Trump’s title was additionally added to the Kennedy Middle and he deliberate a two-year overhaul of the cultural establishment. However he deserted these plans final week after a federal judge ruled he couldn’t rename the performing arts venue or shut its doorways with out congressional approval. His title is predicted to quickly be faraway from the aspect of the constructing.
At the moment, renovations are underway throughout the nation’s capital for the administration’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. That features the constructing of an Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon on the South Lawn, in addition to a repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The sector for the upcoming UFC match on the South Garden is seen as employees setup the Rose Backyard for a night occasion on the White Home on June 3, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Staff stroll alongside the Reflecting Pool as it’s refilled with water after being painted blue on the route of President Donald Trump forward of America 250, in Washington, D.C., on June 4, 2026.
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Trump gave an replace on the reflecting pool throughout Thursday’s Oval Workplace occasion.
“The water is pouring in as we converse … good, clear water,” the president stated.
