Trump donor-linked firm awarded no‑bid contract to clean White House Reflecting Pool

The White House awarded a contract to clean the Reflecting Pool. The contract was granted without competitive bidding. The award went to Greenwater Services. Greenwater Services is owned by a trust led by John J. Cafaro. John J. Cafaro is tied to a donor who supported Donald Trump. A White House spokeswoman said the president was not part of the selection process. The spokeswoman emphasized the administration had no role in the decision. The contract's award raises questions about procurement practices.