Trump ordered major construction projects and awarded contracts for statue restoration work in D.C.

6 reports, 4 independent Updated Aug 15

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Trump ordered major construction projects and awarded contracts for statue restoration work in D.C.

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Donald Trump National Park Service

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The Trump administration directed National Park Service spending to fund beautification and maintenance projects at the Lincoln Memorial in D.C., utilizing a gilding studio based in Maryland. All 2 developments

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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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National Park Service
United States federal agency
- The National Park Service is managing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project, which includes filtration and repainting work, with an Ohio-based company handling the algae system.Mon 17:29
- The National Park Service managed the $16 million restoration project for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Mon 17:20

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Aug 15tahlequahdailypress.com
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Jul 28newsweek.comTrump unveils bright gold sculptures in Washington overhaul
Jul 28independent.co.ukTrump shares glimpse of regilded Arts of War statues in latest beautification effort

2 more outlets ran the same wire story

Jul 31wpbf.com
Jul 31artforum.com