Trump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new walkway, called the "promenade," connecting the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, aiming to restore the memorial's original intended design.
- Trump explained that the front and back of the Lincoln Memorial were originally intended to be reversed, but roadways built behind it blocked access to the water, which the new project will address by going over these roads.
- The White House did not provide further details beyond Trump's Oval Office comments, and the walkway's official name remains undecided, with Trump joking about naming it the "Trump Promenade."
- This initiative is part of Trump's broader efforts to renovate Washington, DC, including a controversial overhaul of the Reflecting Pool, which he highlighted by showing footage of the pool filling with clean water.
- Trump also used a large chart to emphasize the Reflecting Pool's length, comparing it to the heights of famous skyscrapers, underscoring his focus on enhancing the capital's landmarks.