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Jun 20, 2026

Trump Administration to Use Same Contractor for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Repairs Despite Project Troubles

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, instead using the same company that received a no-bid contract for the troubled project that resulted in the water turning green with algae.

Jun 20, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn was indicted on a felony charge of property destruction for allegedly ripping up sealant on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, causing over $1,000 in damage
▪An official with the National Park Service stated in a court document that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool liner was cut using a sharp knife or razor
▪Approximately 10 Democratic members of Congress, including six senators who signed an inquiry letter in June 2026, are investigating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project

People involved

Doug Burgum

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