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Trump Administration's No-Bid Contracts Under Investigation for January 6 Rally

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration awarded no-bid contracts to a firm involved in organizing the January 6, 2021 rally.
The contracts bypassed competitive bidding, raising concerns about potential abuse.
The New York Times is investigating these awards.
It is seeking public input on potentially improper awards and assures confidentiality for respondents.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration awarded no-bid contracts to a firm involved in organizing the January 6, 2021 rally.
The contracts bypassed competitive bidding, raising concerns about potential abuse.
The New York Times is investigating these awards.
It is seeking public input on potentially improper awards and assures confidentiality for respondents.