Workers in Washington D.C. are currently applying a thick, vibrant blue rubberized coating to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as part of a $13.1 million renovation project.
President Trump defended the overhaul on Friday, describing the landmark as a previously "disgusting, garbage-strewn dump" and dismissing reports of massive cost overruns. A recent government analysis found that the Virginia-based firm awarded the no-bid contract is earning a 20% profit margin, nearly double the standard for federal masonry work. Preservationists have since filed a lawsuit alleging "aesthetic injury," arguing the bright "American Flag Blue" color violates laws protecting the historic character of the National Mall.
Expect ongoing legal challenges and political friction as the administration continues its broader effort to redesign D.C. monuments and fountains.
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