Trump Administration Secretly Awarded Inflated No-Bid Contract to Ballroom Builder
It appears that a company, Clark Construction, which was instrumental in building President Trump’s much-discussed ballroom, has also been awarded a no-bid contract for a nearby project under somewhat opaque circumstances. This contract, for the repair of two ornamental fountains in Lafayette Park, located directly across from the White House, has raised eyebrows due to its significant cost and the unusual bidding process.
The National Park Service, which oversees Lafayette Park, had initially estimated the fountain repairs would cost around $3.3 million back in 2022, under the Biden administration. However, by January of this year, the Trump administration agreed to a contract with Clark Construction for a staggering $11.9 million.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood