The Trump administration’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is costing far more than originally stated, according to federal contract records cited by multiple outlets. The New York Times reports that a no-bid contract for repairs—including repainting and other work—now costs $13.1 million, compared with the $1.8 million figure Trump initially announced. The Hill similarly says the price has ballooned by $11.3 million to $13.1 million months after the project was first publicized, and it describes the work as intended to align with celebrations for the country’s 250th founding anniversary. BBC News adds that the makeover faces legal action, even as the administration points to a cheaper approach Trump said he had found, estimated at roughly $1.5 million to $2 million. ABC News reports the cost is nearing $15 million based on records it reviewed, reflecting possible additional changes or reporting differences. Across coverage, the shared picture is that the administration’s announced budget and contractor costs do not match the contract amounts now shown in federal documentation, while at least one lawsuit is underway over the project.