Overview
- Trump said he and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will direct work on the National Mall landmark, which he labeled "Biden filth and incompetence."
- He promoted the pledge with a stylized video and photo on Truth Social that urged viewers to "Make D.C. Beautiful Again."
- News coverage notes the announcement fits a pattern of high-visibility proposals, including an earlier "Arc de Trump" concept opposite the Lincoln Memorial.
- Reports highlight that no approvals, budget, or scope for changes to the reflecting pool were disclosed, even as the National Park Service typically oversees maintenance there.
- Recent reporting also points to Trump’s sweeping design moves in Washington, including demolishing the White House East Wing for a new ballroom and replacing members of the Commission on Fine Arts.