Reflecting Pool Repairs to Cost $13.1 Million. Trump Had Promised $1.8 Million. | Flipboard
The provided text is a collection of news snippets and headlines regarding the costs of repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Trump's involvement, and other unrelated D.C. news. It includes reports on budget increases for the project and reactions from local residents.
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11 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.
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“Reflecting Pool Repairs to Cost $13.1 Million”
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The claim is reported by Flipboard and corroborated by a web search result stating the no-bid contract now costs $13.1 million.
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— Cost is the value of money that has been used up to produce something or deliver a service, and hence is not available for use anymore. In business, the cost may be one of acquisition, in which case t…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cost
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https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/COST/?fr=sycsrp_catchall
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/COST/?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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“Trump Had Promised $1.8 Million”
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Multiple sources, including Flipboard and web search results, confirm that Donald Trump initially stated the repairs would cost $1.8 million.
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— A no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool now costs $13.1 million, far more than the $1.8 million Mr. Trump initially said it would.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
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— Trump slashes budget for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Trump detailed how he took a personal interest in the site after learning "it was in terrible shape, it was filthy, dirty. And it l…
https://news.meaww.com/trump-claims-1-5-m-american-flag-blue…
https://news.meaww.com/trump-claims-1-5-m-american-flag-blue…
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— Trump touts progress on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool makeover.The Reflecting Pool is about to look better than ever!” The decorative body of water is the centrepiece of the National Mall and was c…
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/trump-touts-progress-on-lincol…
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/trump-touts-progress-on-lincol…
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“The Interior Department added $6.2 million to the no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool late last week”
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While Flipboard reports the specific addition of $6.2 million, other web results mention the total cost rose to $13.1 million and a previous contract of $6.9 million, but they do not explicitly confirm the 'addition of $6.2 million late last week' as a distinct event.
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— A no-bid contract for repairs to the Lincoln Memorial pool now costs $13.1 million, far more than the $1.8 million Mr. Trump initially said it would.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
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— New blue paint on the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, May 6, 2026. President Donald Trump handpicked a firm he said had worked on his swimming pool for the $6.9 million n…
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/lincoln-memorial-…
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/lincoln-memorial-…
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— The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool upgrades are just one of several projects that Trump has directed to beautify the nation’s capital. In addition to his $400 million White House ballroom, which has…
https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-gave-6-9m-no-160012828.ht…
https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-gave-6-9m-no-160012828.ht…
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“President Trump said that his handpicked contractor would charge only $1.8 million to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and paint it blue”
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Both Flipboard and web search results explicitly state that Trump claimed his handpicked contractor would charge $1.8 million to repair and paint the pool blue.
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— President Trump said that his handpicked contractor would charge only $1.8 million to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and paint it blue.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/us/politics/reflecting-po…
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— President Trump's renovation kick has now reached the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The president told reporters Thursday that his administration is planning to pour down a new surface onto the bo…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-resurfacing-lincoln-memor…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-resurfacing-lincoln-memor…
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— President Donald Trump said his next construction project is a patriotic restoration of the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The president made the announcement on Thursday in a video m…
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-renovating-filthy-lincol…
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/trump-renovating-filthy-lincol…
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“NCAA releases teams selected for the 2026 DII softball championship”
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Web search results from Google News and NCAA-related content confirm the 2026 NCAA DII softball championship bracket/selection info has been unveiled.
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— 2026 NCAA DII softball championship: Selection info, schedule, dates.With the 2026 #NCAASoftball bracket unveiled, @michellachester sits down with NCAA Softball Committee Chair Natalie Honnen to discu…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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— 2026 SEC softball tournament continues today.Teams and individuals selected for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships.
https://www.ncaa.com/
https://www.ncaa.com/
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— NCA Daytona cheer competition 2026, cheerleading showcase 2026, UTD Spirit Rally 2026, Navarro cheerleading event 2026, spirit of hope cheer competition 2026. Join us for exciting cheerleading at the …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nca-daytona-2026-spirit-ii
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nca-daytona-2026-spirit-ii
“The NCAA Division II Softball Committee has selected the 64 teams that will participate in the 2026 NCAA Division II Softball”
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— The NCAA dates its formation to two White House conferences convened by President Theodore Roosevelt in the early 20th century in response to repeated injuries and deaths in college football which had…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Collegiate_Athletic…
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— NCAA.com features live video, live scoring, rankings, news and statistics for all college sports across all divisions in the NCAA.
https://www.ncaa.com/
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— Your information, including personal information and interactions with this site, may be monitored, recorded, or collected through these tools and further used or disclosed by us, our service provider…
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“The president, 79, posted two images relating to the pool on Truth Social on Sunday, May 10”
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The provided evidence includes Wikipedia confirming Trump's birth date (making him 79 in May 2025/2026), but there is no corroborating evidence in the search results confirming the specific Truth Social posts on May 10.
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— Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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— 1 day ago · Donald Trump (born June 14, 1946, New York, New York, U.S.) is a former real estate mogul and reality TV star who has served as the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Trump
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Donald-Trump
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— Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
“DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Booed At Howard University Commencement”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Mayor Muriel Bowser was booed during the Howard University commencement ceremony.
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— Mayor Muriel Bowser during an Art All Night App reveal in August 2025.The university said Thursday the outgoing mayor and D.C. native will serve as the keynote speaker during the May 9 Commencement Co…
https://wjla.com/news/local/muriel-bowser-howard-washington-…
https://wjla.com/news/local/muriel-bowser-howard-washington-…
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— Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser walked into Howard University commencement with an honorary degree waiting for her. She left with boos, chants and a moment that quickly became bigger than the speec…
https://hbcugameday.com/2026/05/09/muriel-bowser-booed-durin…
https://hbcugameday.com/2026/05/09/muriel-bowser-booed-durin…
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— Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bower to Address Howard University’s 158th Commencement Convocation on May 9.The ceremony will be re-broadcast at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 10. Key facts about the Class of 202…
https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/washington-dc-mayor-mu…
https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/washington-dc-mayor-mu…
“Howard University’s 158th commencement ceremony”
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“Man charged with White House correspondents' dinner shooting pleads not guilty”
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“Cole Allen, 31, did not speak”
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