The reflecting pool is seen as it is painted on the National Mall, in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2026. US President Donald Trump's plan to restore Washington's parks and give its monuments a bit of a glow-up coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States on July 4. Billions of dollars have been earmarked for it. For supporters, it is a long overdue mission to restore the capital's luster. But for many residents, it feels like Trump is putting his personal stamp on the city, from his plans for a triumphal arch to a new gilded White House ballroom. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)