Fact Check: Did Trump award the Reflecting Pool contract to a contractor he had never used before?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)


Claim: The Reflecting Pool contract went to “a contractor I did not know, and have never used before.”


Rating: MISLEADING


Explanation: Trump previously referenced contacting contractors who had worked for him and mentioned a contractor who built a pool at one of his clubs. While the White House later said he had no personal relationship with the selected contractor, his statement lacked important context.


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Date: 06/01/2026


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Last Updated on June 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check