Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool work is done; will be filled with water by Sunday

Key points

• The renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is complete, the administration of US President Donald Trump said.
• In a court filing, they said the pool is set to be filled with water no later than Sunday.
• Trump noted the work to paint the shallow basin of the Reflecting Pool in a deep shade, which he calls “American flag blue,” was completed on Wednesday.
• As of early Thursday, there were still vehicles in the basin and no sign of water in the pool, the Associated Press (AP) reported.
• Trump has put the cost of the pool work at $1.5 million to $2 million, but records show that at least $14.8 million in contracts have been awarded for the project.