Lawmakers are calling for investigations into the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a $16 million project that has been plagued by problems. The pool, which was supposed to be restored ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, has been experiencing an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have been peeling off the bottom.
Controversy Surrounds Repair
President Donald Trump has blamed vandalism for the peeling paint, but lawmakers are skeptical. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has challenged the Trump administration over no-bid contracts for work on the Reflecting Pool, saying they were awarded to vendors with previous relationships to Trump.
The National Park Service has identified some areas in the Reflecting Pool that require repairs, but it is unclear when the work will be done. The Reflecting Pool has been a source of controversy, with some lawmakers calling for Trump to personally reimburse American taxpayers for the pool renovations.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
