Trump displays chart comparing Lincoln pool to skyscrapers

President Donald Trump presented an unusual visual aid during remarks in the Oval Office on Wednesday, showcasing a chart that compared the length of the renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to several iconic American skyscrapers. The graphic, which the president also shared on social media, was titled "Our Pool Is Bigger Than Skyscrapers."

Holding the chart for reporters, Trump detailed the dimensions of the project on the National Mall. He stated the pool is 2,030 feet long and nearly 200 feet wide. "If you lay it on its side, you'd take two or three of them to fill it in," he said, referring to the buildings listed, which included Chicago's Sears Tower, New York City's Empire State Building, and One World Trade Center. He expressed pride in the renovation, adding that it would last 50 to 100 years and feature a new color called "American flag blue," replacing the previous grey concrete. Earlier in the day, Trump had announced workers were applying a final protective seal and that water would begin flowing again shortly.

The renovation project has drawn scrutiny over its cost. While the president valued the work at $6.9 million, reports indicate the federal government...