General Discussion

and repairs on the Reflecting Pool and actually it is very complex and expensive. More money was spent during the Obama administration - $34 million to upgrade filtration systems, add pilings, and replace the floor. Meanwhile there were still problems with leaking, an ongoing issue from the beginning.

That said however, it appears this company with the no bid contract does not have the expertise or qualifications for such an undertaking. Also the paint was ridiculous. Not to mention Trump's over-the-top reaction to all this has been bizarre.

I'll see if I can find the article I referenced.

Edit to add link to NYT's article (Gift article) on the Reflecting Pool:

What’s Actually Wrong With the Reflecting Pool
And why President Trump’s repairs have not addressed a major underlying problem.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05/31/us/trump-reflecting-pool-problems.html?unlocked_article_code=1.slA.91Pq.JfPHxIuBpTSl&smid=url-share