Dell secures $9.7B Pentagon contract as Trump stock moves spark ethics concerns
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Ethics watchdogs flag a potential conflict of interest after the Pentagon awarded a $9.7 billion contract to Dell, following President Trump’s Dell stock purchases and public praise; critics say it creates an appearance of impropriety even though there’s no legal violation, with Trump’s assets reportedly managed by his children.
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