Controversy Surrounds Trump's National Mall Makeover: Non-Profit Group Claims Law Broken A non-profit group is taking President Trump to court in an attempt to halt the renovation of the National Mall's Reflecting Pool, a historic landmark in Washington D.C. At the center of the dispute is the project's scope, which the group claims exceeds federal law. The renovation, initially estimated to cost under $2 million, has reportedly ballooned to a staggering $14 million, sparking concerns about transparency and fiscal responsibility. As the president's plans for the pool's renovation continue to draw fire, critics are questioning whether the project's true purpose is to leave a lasting mark on the nation's capital, rather than to preserve its historic significance.
A non-profit group suing to stop President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation on the National Mall claims the project breaks federal law. Last month, the president announced the pool would be repainted blue. The New York Times is also reporting that its initial cost of less than two million dollars has now ballooned to seven times that figure. Amna Nawaz discussed more with David Fahrenthold.
