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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Trump’s White House ballroom built under $500m no-bid contract: report

White House officials awarded a no-bid contract worth up to $500 million for President Donald Trump’s East Wing ballroom project, according to a report.

The confidential contract was awarded to Clark Construction through ​the Executive Residence, an office exempt ​from rules requiring federal agencies to seek ⁠competitive bids and publicly disclose contract details, The Washington Post said.

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