Trump Unveils Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Repairs as Contracts Exceed $14M

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Repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have been completed and were unveiled by Trump. The restoration has grown costly, with budget overruns pushing expenses past $14 million. Much of the spending stems from algae growth linked to a failed blue coating applied to the pool. Officials maintain that the outlays are necessary to ensure the pool's durability over the long term. With the maintenance work finished, the site has reopened to visitors.

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