Company hired for Trump’s reflecting pool makeover reportedly admits flaws in plan
Summary
The company hired to fix the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool admitted mistakes in its repair plan that caused the pool’s liner to peel and tear. Despite charges of vandalism, documents show the damage was mainly due to installation errors and a rushed project before the country’s 250th birthday, not vandalism as President Trump claimed.Key Facts
- Atlantic Industrial Coatings was hired with a $14.7 million no-bid contract to renovate the reflecting pool.
- The company reported a lack of primer and incompatible chemicals caused the liner to blister and peel.
- The renovation was rushed to finish before the July 4th, 2026, 250th anniversary celebration.
- Several people were charged with vandalizing the pool, but cases began being dismissed after new evidence.
- The Interior Department still claims "major vandalism" caused some damage.
- Atlantic promised to fix the pool under its warranty.
- President Trump said the contractor made errors but still blamed vandals for most damage.
- The repair method used had not been tested before and was partly designed by a manager from Trump’s golf club.
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