Key Facts

• The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was resurfaced with a new blue paint and a filtration system; the final cost was about $16.4 million, much higher than the initial $1.5 million estimate.
• The pool's water turned green shortly after reopening due to leftover algae, and paint began peeling from the pool's bottom.
• President Trump claimed without evidence that the pool was vandalized; some people were arrested or cited for vandalism.
• The White House East Wing was demolished to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with seating for 1,000 guests.
• The ballroom project was first estimated to cost $200 million but now could cost up to $600 million.
• President Trump says the ballroom will be paid for by himself and private donors, including large tech and defense companies.
• The ballroom is being justified as a security measure for large events after recent threats and incidents near the White House.