HERE WE GO: Lawsuit Filed to Block President Trump From Painting Reflecting Pool Blue
A 'preservation' group filed a lawsuit to block President Trump from painting the Reflecting Pool blue. The post HERE WE GO: Lawsuit Filed to Block President Trump From Painting Reflecting Pool Blue appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
TL;DR
- A preservation group has sued to block President Trump from painting the Reflecting Pool blue.
- The group claims the blue coating will alter the visual and experiential character of the pool and Lincoln Memorial Grounds.
- They argue the pool will resemble a swimming pool rather than its intended reflective civic landscape.
- This is the same group that previously sued to stop the construction of Trump's privately-funded White House Ballroom.
- President Trump announced renovations to the "filthy" Reflecting Pool, stating it will be colored "American flag blue."
- Trump stated his renovations cost an estimated $1.5 million, compared to $34 million spent during the Obama administration.
- President Trump visited the Reflecting Pool to observe the renovation progress.
- The lawsuit contends the National Park Service violated the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Preservationists argue the original dark grey color was intentional, creating an illusion of greater depth and profound reflection.
- A 1999 Park Service report is cited supporting the significance of the dark color.