Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

Trump Denies Knowing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Contractor, Says 'Interior' Handled $13.1 Million N

Donald Trump distances himself from the contractor for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, denying that he chose the contractor.

Trump is quietly backing away from one of his pet projects: report

President Donald Trump has boasted about his plans to renovate the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool, but recent reports indicate that he is quietly backing away from his former pet project.“It’s never been altogether clear why exactly Donald Trump began fixating on renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but like his beloved ballroom vanity project, it’s not going smoothly,” reported MS NOW’s Steve Benen on Wednesday. “The endeavor is…

'HUGE FREAKIN' MESS': Trump tries to pass the buck on his botched pool job

Jen Psaki rounds up reporting on cost overruns, scheduling delays and quality defects in the work being done on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Despite going on at length about his role in picking the contractor without any bidding and the pool's new color, Trump is now quick to point the finger at "Interior." Rep. Joe Neguse talks with Jen Psaki about Trump's "gross waste of taxpayer resources."

Trump Distances Himself from Reflecting Pool Project

President Trump said he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it, The Hill reports.

Trump changes story on reflecting pool contractor

President Trump denies knowing the contractor renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, amid criticism over the cost and vision.