President Trump announced the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will undergo extensive, permanent repairs beginning around July 4th. This will necessitate draining the pool once more, following previous temporary fixes. The President did not detail the specific nature of the repairs needed, but characterized them as permanent. The closure will impact visitor access to the iconic memorial during a peak tourist season. No estimated completion date beyond the timeframe surrounding the holiday was provided. Further details regarding the project’s scope and cost are expected to be released by the National Park Service. This repair aims to address long-standing issues with the pool’s structure and prevent future disruptions.