Claim: The Trump administration spent $5.1 million to add a new layer of gold to the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial.
Verdict: Correct (95% confidence)
Explanation: According to BBC, the Trump administration regilded the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial with 23.75-karat gold, costing $5.1 million. The Hill confirms this expenditure, noting it as part of a renovation project. NBC Washington also reports that the statues were covered in nearly 24-karat gold leaf as part of a $5.1 million project. These sources consistently support the claim, confirming the expenditure, the action of regilding, and the location, leading to a correct verdict.