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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Trump Awards $68 Million Taxpayer Contract to Company Behind 6 January Rally — Who Cashed the Check?

The Trump administration has channelled $68 million (£50 million) in taxpayer funds to events organised by a company with deep ties to Donald Trump's political operation, including the 6 January rally (Credit: Gage Skidmore/WikiMedia Commons)

A company best known for helping organise Donald Trump's controversial 6 January 2021 rally has emerged as one of the biggest winners of taxpayer-funded contracts during his second administration. Event Strategies, a Virginia-based events firm staffed by longtime Trump allies and former campaign operatives, has been entrusted with organising major celebrations tied to America's 250th anniversary, including the Great American State Fair and Fourth of July festivities.

Event Strategies' Journey From Trump Campaigns To Federal Contracts

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