renovation project
Coverage of renovation project in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool
President Trump claimed six people were arrested for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing a '350 foot gash' in its coating without evidence. The pool, part of a $14-million renovation project, faces issues with algae blooms and a peeling 'American flag blue' liner. Federal authorities have patrolled the site, and Trump announced plans to drain some water for a permanent repair ahead of the Fourth of July.
- Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
National Guard and U.S. Park Police patrolled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Trump's administration faces issues with a botched renovation and algae bloom. Trump claims intentional damage caused the peeling coating, while contractors use chemicals and nanobubbles to address the problem.
- Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m bid to revamp DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?
Donald Trump's $14 million renovation project for the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has faced issues including algae, peeling paint, and cost overruns. Trump claims vandals foiled the project, which aimed to be completed in time for the country's 250th anniversary.
- Trump says Reflecting Pool will likely need to be drained
President Donald Trump stated that issues with a more than $14 million renovation project of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have become severe enough that it will likely need to be at least partly drained for repairs.
- After multi-million dollar renovation, National Mall Reflecting Pool awash in algae... and controversy
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, renovated under Trump's urging with a projected cost of $1.9 million, has turned green with algae despite claims of a 50-year waterproof coating. The project's cost ballooned to $15 million, and Democratic lawmakers are investigating potential conflicts of interest in no-bid contracts awarded to firms linked to Trump and his associates.
- Trump says ‘multiple arrests’ made at Reflecting Pool amid vandalism claims
President Trump claimed multiple arrests were made for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, aiming to deflect blame for water quality and maintenance issues following a recent renovation. The statement highlights ongoing problems with the Reflecting Pool's condition and alleged acts of vandalism.
- Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed federal authorities arrested individuals for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, attributing issues with the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project to vandalism. The project, part of the nation's 250th anniversary, has faced challenges leading to Trump's unsubstantiated accusations.
- GSA touts panel’s approval of renovation project after building partially deemed ‘uninhabitable’
The General Services Administration highlighted the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's approval of a resolution to fully fund renovations of its headquarters, which was partially deemed 'uninhabitable.' GSA Administrator Edward Forst stated the project will create a 'high-quality and dynamic federal campus.'
- Trump trolls Obama over Reflecting Pool at The Lincoln Memorial after boasting about his thrifty renovation that only took a week
Donald Trump mocked Barack Obama regarding the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial after claiming his renovation project was completed in a week and described as 'thrifty.' The comment appears to be a political jab at Obama's administration.
- Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The U.S. Justice Department has concluded its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding the central bank's renovation project, as announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.
- Why is the DOJ dropping its Jerome Powell probe?
The Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which was linked to the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, D.C.