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Cost of Trump's reflecting pool repairs balloon by $11.3 million, to $13.1M
Key takeaways
- Originally, the president pegged $1.8 million for efforts to repaint the reflecting pool, waterproof its bottom and mend leaking joints.
- However, Friday filings show the cost is projected to hit $13.1 million, according to a report from the New York Times.
- Last week, the Interior Department added $6.2 million to the existing contract, valued at $6.9 million.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Originally, the president pegged $1.8 million for efforts to repaint the reflecting pool, waterproof its bottom and mend leaking joints.
However, Friday filings show the cost is projected to hit $13.1 million, according to a report from the New York Times.
Last week, the Interior Department added $6.2 million to the existing contract, valued at $6.9 million.
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