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Cost of Reflecting Pool Repairs Nearly Doubles, Trump Administration Says
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Cost of Reflecting Pool Repairs Nearly Doubles, Trump Administration Says

NY Times · May 11, 2026, 2:50 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

A no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool now costs $13.1 million, far more than the $1.8 million Mr. Trump initially said it would.

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