Trump’s blue paint at the Reflecting Pool is already chipping off as renovation costs soar to $14.7M (opens original article in a new tab)

Trump's renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing peeling paint and algae issues, with renovation costs soaring to $14.7M, despite initial claims of a $1.5M project.

• Trump's 'American flag blue' paint at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling after a $14.7M renovation project.
• The project, initially estimated at $1.5M, faced delays and cost overruns, with $14.7M spent on repairs and algae issues.
• A Virginia-based company received multiple no-bid contracts for the project, which was justified as urgent to avoid 'serious injury' to the government.