Trump Plans To Refurbish Lincoln Memorial That Obama Remodeled For $34m
Summary
President Donald Trump has begun a project to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool by adding a blue swimming pool surface. This change follows a major $34 million renovation completed in 2012 during the Obama administration and is part of several renovation efforts Trump is conducting on famous federal sites in Washington, D.C.Key Facts
- President Trump announced the Reflecting Pool renovation in the Oval Office, estimating it would cost about $1.5 million and take a few weeks.
- The Reflecting Pool was last renovated in 2012 with a $34 million budget during President Obama's term.
- Trump’s renovation involves applying a blue coating to the pool surface, called "American flag blue," instead of replacing the granite basin, which would cost around $301 million and take at least three years.
- The blue coating is planned to be finished before July 4, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
- This renovation is part of a broader effort by Trump to update federal landmarks, including plans for a White House ballroom and other redesigns in Washington.
- Some preservation groups and Democrats have expressed concerns about these renovation projects, questioning the processes, funding, and oversight.
- Other proposals from Trump include changes to the Kennedy Center, a new triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial, and painting the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
- The White House ballroom project is expected to cost about $400 million and be funded by private donations.
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