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Blue paint seen chipping off Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
By Sahil Kapur and Sophie Ziedalski | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
President Donald Trump’s makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations is not going according to plan.
First, the project overshot Trump’s initial cost estimate of under $2 million — and has already topped $14.6 million, according to a feder...
Key takeaway First, the project overshot Trump’s initial cost estimate of under $2 million — and has already topped $14.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As Frisco residents plan their summer trips to the nation's capital, they may be disappointed to find the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a popular tourist destination, in a state of disrepair. The pool's recent makeover, which included a new "American flag blue" color, has been marred by algae growth and now, chipping paint. This issue may resonate with Frisco's own experiences in maintaining its public spaces, such as the city's parks and trails. The cost overrun of the Reflecting Pool project, from an initial estimate of under $2 million to over $14.6 million, may also raise questions about the management of public funds in Frisco's own city projects. As the city continues to grow and develop, it will be interesting to see how Frisco's leaders approach similar challenges in maintaining and upgrading its own public spaces.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump’s makeover of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations is not going according to plan.
First, the project overshot Trump’s initial cost estimate of under $2 million — and has already topped $14.6 million, according to a feder...
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