According to Gateway Pundit, the visit followed his recent decision to overhaul what he has repeatedly described as a neglected national landmark. Last month, the President announced he is renovating the “filthy” Reflecting Pool and vowed it will be colored “American flag blue.”
“‘You’re going to end up with a beautiful, beautiful reflecting pool, the way it’s supposed to be,’ Trump said to reporters last month. ‘Much better than it ever was, actually.’” His renovation project is estimated to cost about $1.5 million, a fraction of the $34 million the Obama administration spent on the same site.
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President Trump’s drive through the Reflecting Pool allowed him to see the progress firsthand and greet the team of contractors restoring the iconic space. The President also took questions from reporters amid breaking news of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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An ABC News reporter pressed him on why he is prioritizing the Reflecting Pool while the United States is at war with Iran, asking, “Why focus on these projects when gas prices are soaring?” Trump responded sharply: “You know why? Because I want to keep our country beautiful and safe! Beautiful also! This was a disgusting place.”
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He noted that crews had already removed massive amounts of debris from the water. “Such a stupid question you ask,” Trump said. “This is one of the worst reporters; she’s with ABC fake news, and she’s a horror show!”
“She’s saying, why would you bother fixing this up? Why would I bother taking 11 or 12 truckloads of filth out of the water in front of the Lincoln Monument? That’s what made our country great. Beauty made our country!” Trump said. “People made our country great. A question like that is a disgrace to our country,” Trump added.
