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No-bid contract awarded for reflecting pool renovation in DC
A company associated with Trump received a contract for renovations to the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. The project has raised questions amid ongoing international conflicts. (sources: theguardian, independent, ap, nytimes, nbcnews)
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A company linked to Trump was awarded a $6.9 million no-bid contract to renovate the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. This decision has drawn attention due to the current situation in Iran.
- The contract was awarded under an exemption for urgent situations.
- The company has previously worked on Trump's Virginia golf course.
- The renovation involves changing the color of the reflecting pool.
Why it matters
The awarding of this contract raises questions about the management of public funds and priorities during international conflicts.
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Top coverage · 4 sources
theguardianNo-bid contract to turn DC’s reflecting pool blue goes to firm with ties to TrumpindependentTrump gave $6.9M contract to his ‘pool guy’ under exemption for ‘urgent’ situationsapPresident of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DCnytimesThe No-Bid Contract That Is Turning Washington’s Reflecting Pool Blue