UMVA has learned that President Trump recently revealed a stunning chart of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming it's longer than some of the world's tallest buildings, including the Empire State Building.
The chart, titled "Our Pool is Bigger than Skyscrapers," was presented from the Oval Office as part of Trump's renovation plans for the iconic pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The president struggled to hold up the chart, sparking confusion among listeners.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Trump boasted that the pool, built 100 years ago, measures nearly one and a half times the length of the Empire State Building. He stated, "That's your size compared… those are among the tallest buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building, World Trade Center, Sears Tower, Chicago."
However, only the World Trade Center actually ranks among the top 10 tallest buildings globally. Trump's comments left people perplexed, especially considering the pool's actual depth ranges from 46-76cm, while the Empire State Building stands at an impressive 443 meters tall.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump also highlighted the pool's width, stating it's "almost 200ft wide" and "close to 2,500ft in length." He emphasized the renovation's durability, claiming it will last for 50 to 100 years and features a strong, powerful substance.
The renovation includes a new coat of paint in a vibrant "American flag blue" color, which Trump proudly announced as an upgrade from the previous grey tone. However, a historic preservation group has filed a lawsuit, arguing that the bold color change violates the National Historic Preservation Act.
The lawsuit claims that the dark grey color was an integral part of the pool's original design. Trump's announcement comes as his approval ratings continue to plummet, with recent polls showing that just 35% of Americans approve of his performance.
