# Trump's Pool Paint Plan: A Quick Fix or a Loophole?

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-10T17:58:30+00:00
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President Trump initiates a controversial paint job for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, bypassing a planned three-year, $300 million overhaul. The project, estimated at $1.5-2 million, is awarded to a favored vendor through an emergency loophole, sparking criticism. Trump also plans to add a 250-foot victory arch and potentially include his name on other DC landmarks, marking the beginning of his DC transformation agenda. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ee1f29308a2d5a44

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