Reflecting Pool Repair Row
Burgum defends Trump admin's handling of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs.
July 5, 2026 · Updated Jul 5, 5:25pm ET
Daily BeastTrump Goon Flips Out at Reflecting Pool Vandalism Questions
NBC NewsInterior secretary says Trump administration will use the same company to repair Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage
Washington TimesInterior Secretary Doug Burgum: Reflecting Pool repair involves ‘multiple gashes’ by vandals
Raw StoryEx-RNC chair torches Doug Burgum's Reflecting Pool story: 'We know that did not happen'
ABC NewsSecretary Burgum defends cost of Reflecting Pool repairs: 'It's going to be a small number'
FOX NewsBurgum clashes with CNN host, blasts media for questioning vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
MEDIAiteGeorge Stephanopoulos Grills Doug Burgum on Reflecting Pool
Associated PressTrump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington ExaminerReflecting Pool algae was 'in the pipes' Burgum says
New York PostTrump admin will use same company to repair Reflecting Pool’s damaged liner, Burgum says: ‘Did a fantastic job’
The Daily WireBurgum Blasts Media In Fiery Exchange Over Reflecting Pool
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What happened
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum
Doug BurgumUnited States Secretary of the Interior said Sunday the Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and will use the same contractor that installed the “American flag blue” sealant under a multimillion-dollar no-bid contract. Burgum said vandals cut multiple gashes in the pool’s industrial liner totaling about 350 feet along the sloped edge of the 7-acre pool. He defended the project as successful, said algae had been “in the pipes” and was gone, and said repair costs would be “a small number.”
