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The Mary Sue
Terrina Jairaj

‘We’re Auramaxxing Washington, D.C.’: Now, the Trump Administration Is Pouring $5.1 Million Into Gold-Plating the Lincoln Memorial Equestrian Statues

The Trump administration just dropped a shiny new plan to regild the four iconic equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial, and it’s going to cost $5.1 million. The Interior Department announced the project on June 4, 2026, calling it part of their effort to “auramaxx” the nation’s capital ahead of America’s 250th birthday. If you’re scratching your head at that term, you’re not alone – it’s Gen Z slang for maximizing your “aura,” and it’s already sparking strong reactions online.

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