Reflecting pool issues were known to workers before vandalism claims, docs show (opens original article in a new tab)

Government documents reveal that issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation were known to workers prior to President Trump's claims of vandalism, with the project's costs and contracts under scrutiny.

• Government documents show issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's renovation were known to workers before Trump's vandalism claims.
• The renovation cost exceeded initial projections, with $16 million spent on no-bid contracts for painting and algae control.
• House Democrats are investigating the no-bid contracts and project failures.