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Trump is using a $500M no-bid contract to build his White House ballroom

Tuesday, June 30, 2026


The White House routed a $500 million contract through an office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements. The contract was awarded without competitive bids. The specific office and its exemption status are part of the White House's standard procurement procedures for such work.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/06/30/trump-ballroom-built-under-secret-500m-no-bid-contract/

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