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Trump Retains Pool Contractor; Olympian Charged in $16.4 M Deal

7/5/2026

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The administration will keep the current contractor, avoid new bids, and partially drain the Reflecting Pool.
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum say vandals caused the damage.
Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony for ripping up the newly installed sealant on the pool liner.
Contracts totaling $16.4 million were awarded to Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings, prompting six Democratic senators to request a full explanation.

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The administration will keep the current contractor, avoid new bids, and partially drain the Reflecting Pool.
President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum say vandals caused the damage.
Former Olympian David Hearn was indicted on a felony for ripping up the newly installed sealant on the pool liner.
Contracts totaling $16.4 million were awarded to Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings, prompting six Democratic senators to request a full explanation.