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Questions swirl over Trump-linked firm given $1.7M no-bid contract to clean Reflecting Pool water before algae returned

A Trump-linked firm received a $1.7 million no-bid contract to clean the Reflecting Pool, despite algae reappearing shortly after. The firm's owner resides near President Trump at Mar-a-Lago and has made significant political donations to Trump-affiliated committees.

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Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:32 AM EDT

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