Trump greets crew that restored Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in visit to the White House

The workers who restored the reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial were all grins and laughter when they visited the president at the White House Tuesday evening.

President Donald Trump signed hats for each of the workers after they completed their mission to clean up the reflecting pool in time for the 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence.

The president joked to reporters that the pool might become filthy again under another president but that it would remain ‘perfect’ while he was in office.

A video of their visit was posted to social media by White House communications adviser Margo Martin. She said each of the workers also received an official presidential challenge coin.

The renovation was completed last week and included draining the pool, cleaning