Trump makes a splash with Oval Office chart comparing reflecting pool to skyscrapers

Published June 3, 2026 5:59pm ET | Updated June 3, 2026 5:59pm ET



President Donald Trump surprised reporters with a new chart in the Oval Office on Wednesday comparing one of his D.C. renovation projects to other notable American landmarks.

The president’s comments came during an unscheduled executive order signing ceremony, his first public appearance in a week, amid heightened tensions regarding ceasefire negotiations with Iran.

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