- President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, currently under renovation, amidst escalating US-Iran tensions and rising domestic gas prices.
- During his visit, he polled construction workers on their opinions regarding Iran's potential nuclear weapons and the necessity of US military actions, receiving their agreement.
- He commented on ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying a deal was uncertain and warned of "a lot of pain" for the country if an agreement is not reached.
- Accompanied by several officials, Trump witnessed White House Border Czar Tom Homan make a controversial joke about the workers' immigration status, and later berated a reporter for questioning his focus on capital beautification.
- The visit followed an Iranian missile and drone attack that Navy destroyers intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump mentioning a ceasefire while acknowledging Iran had "trifled with us."
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