Lincoln Memorial Pool Cost Controversy
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- Published
- May 28, 2026
- Duration
- 1:28
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- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
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Trump claims a $1.5 million fix will restore the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—far cheaper than past spending—but records show $14.8 million in contracts already awarded. Obama spent $34 million on a major 2012 renovation; Biden only did annual algae cleanings. The pool, where MLK delivered his historic speech, now gets a new blue leak-prevention coati…
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Trump claims a $1.5 million fix will restore the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool—far cheaper than past spending—but records show $14.8 million in contracts already awarded. Obama spent $34 million on a major 2012 renovation; Biden only did annual algae cleanings. The pool, where MLK delivered his historic speech, now gets a new blue leak-prevention coating aimed at its 250th anniversary, with the White House insisting Trump’s plan avoids past “wasteful” spending. Support the show:Get a discount
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