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Trump's White House Renovation Projects Roundup

03 June 2026 15:24

President Trump is renovating parts of the White House and Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary. Key projects include a Triumphal Arch, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repainting, a new ballroom, Kennedy Center refurbishment, and a UFC arena.

These projects face legal challenges and criticism from conservationists. - Triumphal Arch: 250-foot structure near Arlington Cemetery, $100 million cost, under review.

- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: Resurfaced for $1, completion by July 4. - White House ballroom: $400 million project, halted by court order, with a proposed Drone Port.

- Kennedy Center: Renovations ongoing, but Trump's name addition ruled illegal. The administration defends the projects as necessary for the celebrations, while lawsuits continue.

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