[47398] The Trump administration changes the face of the capital: from renovating national sites to closing golf courses

Changes to the public space in Washington under the Trump administration

In a series of publications on May 2, 2026, two initiatives by the Trump administration that have sparked intense public controversy in the US made headlines. EricLDaugh, a channel identified with enthusiastic support for the President, posted photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming that under the Obama administration the site was neglected and suffered from "algae and goose droppings." According to EricLDaugh, President Trump presented the improvement at the location as a symbol of the change he led, using the slogan: "This is what our country was like before, and after 'Trump!'".

At the same time, reesejgorman reported that the "East Potomac Golf" course is expected to close for operations this coming Sunday as part of the transfer of control to the Trump administration. According to the report, the administration plans a comprehensive renovation of the complex led by architect Tom Fazio after meeting regulatory standards.

The reports sparked polarized reactions on social media:

• Administration supporters: Emphasize the importance of restoring national sites and praise Trump's engineering projects. MarioNawfal even raised a humorous speculation that the President might encourage his cabinet members "to dip in the Reflecting Pool just to troll Washington".


• Administration critics: Sharp criticism was heard among network users, with some claiming that the administration is investing resources in golf projects at the expense of welfare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Critics noted in posts linked to reesejgorman that this is a move that will harm a beloved public golf course, while others criticized the claims about the past, calling them "pathetic" given that Obama finished his term over a decade ago.