Government · 2026-06-11
Previous administrations spent hundreds of millions fixing the Lincoln Memorial pool
Exaggerated
Trump claimed the Obama and Biden administrations spent hundreds of millions attempting to repair the Reflecting Pool.
What the evidence shows
The actual reported spending was much lower than hundreds of millions.
What happened next
Assessment reflects the dated source. Reassess when new evidence emerges.
Assessment notes
Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.