BySara Dorn,
Forbes Staff.
The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $162.5 million on projects at and around the U.S. Capitol, in addition to the $1.4 billion ballroom—though the actual cost is likely to be much higher.
Trump faced significant blowback this week in the wake of reports the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations are at least $12 million over his initial estimated budget and appear unlikely to be done in time for the May 22 deadline set by the government to ensure the pool is ready for the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations on July 4.
Meanwhile, some Republicans are hesitant about approving $1 billion in taxpayer money for security upgrades as part of Trump’s East Wing ballroom renovations—which was initially budgeted at $250 million, paid for by private donations.
