The Trump administration has installed automated surveillance speakers at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool that broadcast anti-loitering messages to visitors and security personnel. This is part of a broader set of restrictions on the Reflecting Pool that has drawn criticism for its resemblance to authoritarian surveillance — the pool was fenced off and National Guard members are now patrolling the area, a stark contrast to its historic role as a gathering place for protests and public assembly. The incident has been covered by major outlets including ABC News and Raw Story, which note that arrests related to the pool have increased under these new security measures.