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Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steve Peoples, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 5, 2026
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Key points , the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is undergoing repairs after sustaining damage. The Trump administration has decided not to seek new bids for the repair work.
In Washington D.C., the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is undergoing repairs after sustaining damage. The cause of the damage is attributed to vandalism, with reports of multiple cuts to the pool's liner.
The Trump administration has decided not to seek new bids for the repair work. Instead, the current contractor will continue with the project, as they are deemed to have done a good job so far. The pool will need to be partially drained to complete the repairs.
Further details on the project and the vandalism incident are available from the source, including comments from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and President Donald Trump.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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