The Mirror Pond in Washington, which underwent a costly renovation under President Donald Trump, now appears worse than before despite spending $14 million (294 million Czech crowns). The water has turned green due to an algal bloom, and the surface coating of the pond is peeling off in layers. Trump had previously criticized the Obama-era renovation, calling it expensive and unsuccessful. The current renovation cost increased significantly after a contract originally valued at $1.7 million was awarded without a competitive bidding process to a firm linked to a major donor of Trump's campaign.
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts about the renovation costs, the issues with the pond's appearance, and mentions both Trump's criticism of the previous administration and the controversy around the current renovation. It includes quotes from multiple sources (HuffPost, New York Times, CNN) and does not明显偏
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- press release HuffPost
- press release New York Times
- press release CNN
