Lincoln Memorial Pool Fix Cost 10 Times the Estimate and Is Now Empty

The Lincoln Memorial's pool was painted blue and refilled for America's 250th birthday in June 2026. It's now empty. Trump said it would cost $1.5 million; it topped $16 million. Within days, green scum grew and the paint peeled. Four people face criminal charges. Trump's claim of a 350-foot crack has no photo evidence.