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Trump using $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom
Key takeaways
- The Hill has not independently verified the report.
- Virginia-based Clark Construction was awarded the contract, and President Trump was directly involved in some cost negotiations for the ballroom, the outlet reported.
- The Hill has reached out to the White House and Clark Construction for comment.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The contract for the project was routed through the Executive Residence, which is exempt from rules that require federal agencies to get competitive bids and publicly share the details of the contract, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by the Post.
The Hill has not independently verified the report.
Virginia-based Clark Construction was awarded the contract, and President Trump was directly involved in some cost negotiations for the ballroom, the outlet reported.
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