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Trump Administration Reopens Restored Columbus Circle in Washington

The Trump administration announced the restoration and reopening of Columbus Circle outside Union Station. Work included cleaning the monument, repairing grass, and restarting the fountain that had been off since 2007.

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The Trump administration announced the restoration and reopening of Columbus Circle, the park located outside Union Station, on Thursday. The restoration included cleaning up the monument, fixing the grass, and turning the fountain back on. The fountain had previously been off since 2007.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy attended the ribbon cutting for the project spearheaded by Trump’s task force. C. safe and beautiful again.

The Daily Caller attended the reopening of Columbus Circle.

Key Facts

Columbus Circle reopening
announced by Trump administration on May 28, 2026
Fountain status
off since 2007, turned back on during restoration
Officials present
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

Potential Impact

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    The park is now open to the public after the ribbon cutting.

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PublishedMay 28, 2026, 7:47 PM
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