"The National Park Service wanted to repair two ornamental fountains in Lafayette Park, across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. The Biden administration in 2022 had estimated the work would cost $3.3 million. But Mr. Trump's government agreed to pay Clark $11.9 million to do it, and later added tasks that increased the contract to $17.4 million, the documents show."
"Trump said the paper attempted to grossly mischaracterize the job, when in reality he said it should be hailed for fixing a park that was left in disarray after decades of neglect and lack of maintenance."
"Once again, people will come to the front door of the White House by walking through a magnificent Park befitting these Hollowed Grounds, not a dead, dirty, rusting, and very dangerous place like it was before we got involved."
"The New York Times should congratulate us, instead of trying to make us look bad. We look forward to continuing to MAKE WASHINGTON, D.C. GREAT AGAIN, and want to thank Clark Construction, the Department of Interior, and the National Parks Service on A JOB WELL DONE!"
Trump responded to a New York Times report about his administration awarding a no-bid contract to Clark Construction for park repairs at an inflated price. The Biden administration estimated the work at $3.3 million, while Trump's administration paid $17.4 million. Trump defended the contract, stating it was necessary to revamp Lafayette Park, which had been neglected. He emphasized the importance of the project and criticized the Times for mischaracterizing the situation, insisting that the administration should be congratulated for improving the park.
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