Donald Trump: America's No-Bid President
This opinion article from The New Republic contrasts Donald Trump's past advocacy for competitive bidding in his real estate career with his administration's widespread use of no-bid government contracts. It notes that as a developer, Trump claimed competitive bidding sharpens contractors and ensures best quality, but often stiffed contractors on payments. As president, the article argues, Trump has abandoned competitive bidding, citing moral hazard and lack of honesty. Specific examples include a $1.7 million no-bid contract to Green Water Solutions for the Reflecting Pool, a $14.7 million contract to Atlantic Industrial Coatings, a $1.6 billion border wall contract to Barnard Construction, and a $4.2 million-per-month ICE detention contract to CoreCivic. The article concludes Trump will be remembered as the 'No-Bid President.'
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