Trump defends ballroom and troubled renovations to nation’s capital as he throws partisan rally to kick off America 250 (opens original article in a new tab)

Donald Trump defended his costly White House ballroom project and troubled D.C. renovations during a rally, blaming issues on vandals and claiming improvements to monuments and memorials.

• Trump defended the costly White House ballroom project and troubled D.C. renovations during a rally.
• The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had algae issues and paint chipping, which Trump blamed on vandals.
• Trump claimed over 50 monuments and memorials have been repaired under his administration.