Interior chief: Pool guy not in Lincoln contract
#LincolnMemorial #NoBidContractInterior Secretary Burgum admitted Trump’s "pool guy" isn’t involved in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, defending a $13M no-bid contract to an unfamiliar firm. He cited urgency for the nation’s capital’s appearance, sparking Democratic criticism over potential favoritism. read more
Trump denies $17.4M no-bid fountain contract
#TrumpAdministration #NoBidContractTrump disputes a report claiming his administration secretly awarded a no-bid, inflated $17.4M contract to Clark Construction for Lafayette Park fountain repairs, originally estimated at $3.3M. He defends the project as restoring beauty ahead of July 4th. read more