President Donald Trump announces plans to build a pedestrian “promenade” that would connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, describing it as a new walkway intended to enhance public access and reshape parts of Washington, D.C.’s monumental core. Multiple outlets report that Trump unveiled the proposal while speaking to reporters at the White House/Oval Office, framing it as part of a broader set of high-profile projects affecting well-known landmarks.
Several sources say Trump suggested the promenade could be branded with his name, referring to “Trump Promenade,” while also indicating uncertainty about whether he wants that designation. Other reporting characterizes the plan as the latest effort by the administration to leave a distinct mark on the capital’s iconic sites.
Separately, one outlet notes that the Reflecting Pool is beginning to refill, providing additional context for ongoing changes around the Lincoln Memorial area, though it does not attribute that activity to the promenade plan itself.
No detailed timelines, costs, or formal approval steps are provided in the excerpts.
