- President Donald Trump's extensive construction projects have made numerous tourist attractions in Washington, DC, largely inaccessible to the public.
- The Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial is mostly closed off due to an algae bloom, which developed after Trump's renovation efforts to change its color.
- Trump blamed vandals for the pool's condition and threatened 10-year prison sentences, though federal officials found no records of arrests or citations for such acts.
- Lafayette Park, situated across from the White House, remains cordoned off despite a $17.4 million renovation contract.
- Additional plans by Trump include adding a large ballroom to the White House and constructing a 250-foot “victory arch” in the capital.
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