5 major changes Trump is making in D.C. during his second term
President Trump is making significant changes to Washington D.C. during his second term, including the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the construction of a massive White House ballroom. The projects have been met with controversy and legal battles, with some questioning the cost and necessity of the changes. The renovations are part of Trump's efforts to leave his mark on the capital, but have been plagued by setbacks and criticism.
- ▪The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation cost $14.7 million, more than nine times the original estimate of $1.5 million.
- ▪The White House ballroom project was initially estimated to cost $200 million, but the cost has increased significantly since its announcement.
- ▪The Trump administration has argued that the proposed ballroom would provide safety assurances for large gatherings with the president and other distinguished guests.
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Politics Reflecting Pool renovation, a massive White House ballroom and a triumphal arch: Here's how Trump is remaking D.C. By Luis Giraldo, Katherine Lam, Katherine Lam Katherine Lam is the director of Growth & Engagement at CBS News, focusing on strategy, content partnerships and platforms including YouTube. She previously worked at Fox News as a breaking news digital producer. Read Full Bio Katherine Lam, Mary Cunningham Mary Cunningham Reporter, MoneyWatch Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. She previously worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program. Read Full Bio Mary Cunningham Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 5:06 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google In his second term in office, President Trump has initiated a D.C.
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