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Trump Remakes Washington, D.C., Into a Maze of Fences and Guard Members
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Lafayette Park, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall are all heavily fenced off, limiting access to nearby Smithsonian museums and a Metro station ahead of the country's 250th celebration.
- President Trump has overseen these fenced-off and militarized areas as part of his efforts to "beautify" Washington, D.C., despite criticism about restricting access to iconic public spaces.
- Trump posted a photo of soldiers guarding the Reflecting Pool, showing his approval of the increased security presence around these national landmarks.
- The Reflecting Pool renovation has faced problems, including peeling coating and discoloration, with Trump blaming vandals despite internal National Park Service concerns about construction quality.
- These actions reflect a pattern in Trump's approach, where he tends to deflect criticism and threaten consequences for perceived opposition.
