Trump awards $500M no-bid White House ballroom contract, personally involved in selection

The New Republic—The Trump administration is using a $500 million no-bid contract to construct a new ballroom within the White House complex, raising questions about the procurement process. Records show Trump himself was personally involved in selecting who received the lucrative contract, bypassing the competitive bidding typically required for federal work of this scale. The project is the latest in a series of White House renovation and expansion efforts under the current administration. Critics argue the no-bid award and personal presidential involvement represent a significant breach of standard contracting norms.

• The New Republic — Records show Trump was personally involved in selecting who received the $500M contract.
• Washington Post — Trump is using a $500 million no-bid contract to construct a new ballroom inside the White House complex.
• Memeorandum — Trump uses a $500M no-bid contract to build a White House ballroom
• Drudge Report — Trump taps a $500M no-bid contract to build a White House ballroom