The $38 million fix that didn't work

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has dismissed concerns over the restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool,saying that prior to the fixes it leaked 45,000 gallons of water per day .

The pool, which spans over 2,000 feet, was closed for two years by former President Obama's administration and spent $38 million attempting to repair it, but the fix didn't work.

A 2,000-foot puzzle

The restoration of the Reflecting Pool is a massive undertaking, with the Interior Secretary explaining that it's not just about fixing the leaks, but also about creating a perfect reflection of the surrounding landscape.

The project involves draining the pool, sand blasting, repairing all of the pipes, bubblers, and more.

Trump's blueprints

The project is being managed by President Trump, who is the only guy that's ever occupied that office that's done the level of complex construction projects.

He loves construction workers and construction,and he knows exactly what he's talking about on these projects.

Open questions

Some critics have raised concerns about the choice of American flag blue for the bottom of the pool, which they claim is too bright.

However, the Interior Secretary has defended the chooice, saying that it was meant to reflect the surrounding landscape.

Broader context

The restoration of the Reflecting Pool is part of a larger trend of historic preservation and restoration projects in the US.

These projects often involve complex construction and require significant investment and expertise .