Fact Check: Will the Reflecting Pool fix only cost about $1.8 million?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: The federal government will fix the Reflecting Pool for about “$1.8 million.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: PolitiFact reported the cost rose to $13.1 million, and Trump later acknowledged the project could cost less than $20 million.


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Date: 05/29/2026


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Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check