Trump Administration Reflecting Pool Repairs Cost Nearly $20 Million
· World · The Independent, CNN
The Trump administration has spent nearly $20 million on renovations for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. Federal records show a new $2.65 million contract awarded to American Ag Energy Inc. for water treatment repairs follows previous expenditures that exceeded initial estimates. The project, originally budgeted at $1.5 million, has faced recurring issues with algae blooms and peeling sealant. The administration bypassed competitive bidding processes by citing urgent needs, though the specific nature of the potential government injury remains unclear.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant escalation in taxpayer spending on a single monument maintenance task that has repeatedly failed to resolve its primary technical issues.
Read the original report — The Independent
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