President Donald Trump announced plans for a new promenade that will connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River. The project aims to restore the memorial’s original design, which intended for the back to be the main entryway facing the water. Trump shared this vision with reporters in the Oval Office, noting that the new walkway will be called the promenade. While some have suggested naming it the Trump Promenade, the president expressed uncertainty about adopting that name.

Trump explained that the Lincoln Memorial’s design was altered when two roadways were constructed behind it, blocking the intended gateway to the river. The new project will address this by creating a way to beautifully traverse these roads, restoring the memorial’s connection to the water.

This announcement is part of Trump’s broader efforts to renovate Washington, DC. He is also overseeing a controversial overhaul of the Reflecting Pool, which he highlighted during the same Oval Office meeting. Trump showcased footage of water being poured into the pool, describing it as ‘nice, clean water’ and emphasizing its status as the longest pool in the world. He even displayed a chart comparing the pool’s length to the heights of iconic buildings like the Empire State Building.

However, Trump’s initiatives in the capital faced a setback when the Kennedy Center began removing his name from the performing arts center, following a recent court order. Despite this, the president remains focused on his vision for enhancing the nation’s capital.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.