Interior Awards Trump Donor's Firm $1.7 Million No-Bid Lincoln Pool Contract
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 22
Interior Awards Trump Donor's Firm $1.7 Million No-Bid Lincoln Pool Contract
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 22
Summary
$1.7 million went to Ohio-based Green Water Solutions in April to install a Nano Bubble filtration system at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to federal records.
The contract skipped full competition under an "unusual and compelling urgency" rule, with officials citing failing filtration, recurring algae and a deadline tied to the July 4, 2026 U.S. 250th anniversary.
John J. Cafaro, whose investment trust owns the company, has donated heavily to Trump-linked groups; the White House said it played no role in the selection, and Cafaro said Trump knew nothing about the work.
The award comes as the 7-acre pool's overhaul has run into visible problems: algae resurfaced after refilling, crews added hydrogen peroxide, and a separate $14.7 million no-bid sealant job is now under warranty repair after peeling appeared.