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Blue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Sahil Kapur and Sophie Ziedalski | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Initially expected to cost under $2 million, the project's cost has already surpassed $14. Further details about the project and its status are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
A renovation project at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing issues. The project, initiated by President Donald Trump, has seen its cost estimate significantly exceeded. Initially expected to cost under $2 million, the project's cost has already surpassed $14.6 million.
Blue paint has been observed chipping off the pool, indicating problems with the work. The renovation was intended to be completed ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Further details about the project and its status are available from the source, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Residents of Trophy Club , TX, can consult the source for more information on this ongoing situation.
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Category: parks Published: June 19, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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