President Trump contradicted his earlier statements about knowing the contractor overseeing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, now claiming he does not know the person despite previously saying otherwise. The project has faced criticism over its no-bid contract costs and the president's proposed design modifications.

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President Trump said Tuesday he does not know the contractor that is renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after previously saying he spoke to a man he knew about it. Restoration of the basin has drawn criticism for the cost of the no-bid contract and the president’s vision, which includes a paint in the color…