Trump shows off restored Reflecting Pool in DC

The project attracted national attention and controversy, including over alleged acts of vandalism.

Published: November 9, 2026 9:31am

President Donald Trump this week posted photos of the newly revitalized Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Reflecting Pool is situated between the Lincoln Memorial and the World War II Memorial. Its renovation was one of several projects Trump undertook for the "beautification" of the nation's capital.

In a Truth Social post, Trump shared images of the pool, now fully refilled.

The project attracted national attention and controversy, including over alleged acts of vandalism.

Apart from the pool, Trump has also undertaken other projects in D.C., including the gilding of the equestrian statues near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, the renovation of fountains and Union Station and Meridian Park, and the construction of the White House ballroom.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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