President Donald Trump said renovation work on the Reflecting Pool at the National Mall is progressing ahead of schedule and may be completed before Independence Day.
In a Truth Social post, Trump shared images from what he called a “sample test” of the famous Reflecting Pool, featuring views of both the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
“Looking really good!” Trump wrote.
“Should be completed before the Fourth of July, our target date.”
The Reflecting Pool, one of Washington’s best-known landmarks, runs between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument and serves as a major attraction for tourists, national gatherings, and historic events.
In his post, Trump referred to the site as “the World’s longest” reflecting pool.
Trump said the project has grown substantially beyond its initial scope in order to improve the site’s appearance and extend its longevity.
“I’ve made this a much larger job than originally contemplated for purposes of Beauty, and a much longer life,” Trump wrote.
According to the President, the upgrades include the use of stronger construction materials, enhanced finishing treatments, sandblasted granite, and newly installed exterior stonework and walkways.
He added that crews are also applying “a higher quality sealer with more reflectivity.”
The renovation effort comes as the administration continues emphasizing restoration and beautification projects involving monuments and federal public spaces throughout Washington.
Trump has repeatedly spoken about preserving national landmarks and improving the visual appearance of the capital city.
Officials did not immediately release additional information Saturday regarding the total cost of the project or the anticipated construction schedule. It also remains unclear which federal agencies or private contractors are supervising the work.
The Reflecting Pool has undergone several restoration projects over the years, including a major rehabilitation completed in 2012 that addressed infrastructure deterioration, water-quality problems, and structural repairs. The National Park Service oversees the landmark.
Trump encouraged the public to visit the site even before construction is officially completed.
“Check it out before the Opening — It’s a very exciting project!” he wrote.
The National Mall remains among the most heavily visited tourist destinations in the United States, attracting millions of visitors each year to sites including the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol.
If the project is completed by July 4, the renovated Reflecting Pool would reopen in time for Independence Day festivities and the height of Washington’s summer tourism season.