No-Bid DC Reflecting Pool Contract Awarded to Trump-Linked Firm

A $6.9 million no-bid contract to restore the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, D.C., was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a company with ties to Donald Trump through its work at his Virginia golf course. The contract raised concerns about a lack of competitive bidding and potential conflicts of interest, particularly given the pool's long-standing algae and leakage issues.

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