President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to construct a new walkway, termed the ‘promenade,’ which will connect the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., to the Potomac River. This announcement was made during a press briefing in the Oval Office on Thursday.

Trump explained that the project aims to revive the memorial’s original design, which envisioned the back of the memorial as the main entryway, leading to the river. This plan was never realized due to the construction of two roadways that blocked access to the water.

“They want to call it the Trump Promenade,” Trump remarked, though he expressed uncertainty about adopting that name. He emphasized the beauty of the planned project and mentioned that a solution has been found to elegantly bridge the existing roadways.

The White House has not provided further details beyond Trump’s comments. This initiative is part of Trump’s broader efforts to renovate parts of Washington, D.C., including a controversial overhaul of the Reflecting Pool. Trump highlighted the progress on this project, noting the addition of clean water and showcasing a comparison chart of the pool’s length against famous skyscrapers.

Despite these developments, Trump’s influence on the nation’s capital faced a setback as the Kennedy Center began removing his name from its premises, following a court order.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.