We have some major developments this afternoon. Donald Trump's construction or renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, it's in big trouble.

A significant new lawsuit has been filed to block the renovation of the reflecting pool in front of the Washington Monument, in front of Lincoln Memorial.

That's not all. According to new reporting from the New York Times, it's costing 88% more

than they thought it would. Over a million dollars, taxpayer dollars. Algae may soon turn the color

from the blue that he wants to green and more. And he's not happy about it. Because once again,

it looks as though one of his quintessential projects will soon be blocked. So big news right now. I also speak with Tom Steyer, who's running for governor of California. At the end of this, you're not going to want to miss that conversation. I do want to jump right in. Before I do like, comment, share, get the word out, subscribe to my sub-sec, click the link below to support my work today. A new lawsuit has been filed by the Cultural Landscape Foundation and Charles Bernbaum against the Department of Interior, Doug Bergam, the National Park Service alleging that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of the most iconic design landscapes in the world. Completed in 1924 in the central axis of the National Mall, it has defined the visual and experiential

character of the nation's capital for over a century. The reflecting pool's profound, reflective

quality achieved through deliberate design choices, including the dark color of its basin,

creates a sweeping mirror image of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument that

millions experience every year. Dark gray acromatic basin was not incidental to the design.

It was the design. The 1999 National Park Service Cultural Landscape Report for the Lincoln Memorial

Grounds specifically identifies dark-tilled basin as a character-defining feature of the historic landscape,

noting that the dark color of the tile created the illusion of great depth and a more profound reflection.

But all that started changing when defendants engaged a swimming pool contractor to resurface the reflecting pool, a vivid blue coating.

The work is ongoing. It goes on to talk about how the reflecting pool and its surrounding landscape are listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the National and All Historic District.

Accordingly, before making any changes to the Reflecting Pool, defendants were obligated to follow the Section 106 procedures,

including consulting with various interested parties such as experts and nonprofit organizations with relevant experience that provide input on proposed changes. They did that, however, without conducting the Section 106 consultation,

no parties have been notified, engaged, or given an opportunity to participate.

Every day that the resurfacing continues, the historic character of the reflecting pool is being further and fundamentally altered.

And every day that defendants forge ahead without following Section 106 procedures, plaintiffs

are deprived of information and ability to participate in the review process that Congress provided

in the NHPA.

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