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President Trump announced on Monday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which was drained for repairs over the weekend, will be 'put back into service soon.' The White House had completed renovations to the iconic landmark just last month, but the project has been mired in controversy involving no-bid contracts, an algae bloom, and peeling of the pool's surface. The brief statement from the president indicates the repair work is nearing completion, though no specific reopening date was provided.
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President Trump announced on Monday that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will reopen “soon,” following its drainage for repairs over the weekend.
The White House completed renovations to the iconic landmark just last month. However, the project has been mired in controversy, including issues related to:
- No-bid contracts
- An algae bloom
- Peeling of the pool’s surface
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Just In NewsWestern
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