President Trump Proposes 'Trump Promenade' at Lincoln Memorial, Sparking Legal and Public Debate
President Donald Trump announced plans to construct a promenade behind the Lincoln Memorial, which he referred to as the 'Trump Promenade,' during a White House event. The proposed promenade aims to connect the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, enhancing pedestrian access. This project is part of the McMillian Plan, a historical blueprint for the National Mall. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum highlighted the lack of current pedestrian access to the river, which the promenade seeks to address. The announcement is part of a series of construction projects initiated by President Trump, including a controversial 250-foot arch on the Memorial Avenue Corridor. These projects have faced public outcry and legal challenges, particularly due to the lack of congressional authorization for construction on federal land managed by the National Park Service. Additionally, President Trump has begun constructing a 90,000-square-foot ballroom complex at the White House without congressional approval, a decision c... 
