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Trump Administration Awards $103 M to Allies for 250th Celebration

6/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has directed $103 million in contracts and grants to Trump-linked entities for the 250th-birthday celebrations.
Freedom 250 has received donations from ExxonMobil, Oracle and Palantir.
Researchers at Public Citizen and Revolving Door Project say funding raises ethics concerns because those firms have regulatory matters before the administration.
The Atlantic reports tension between Freedom 250 and America 250, with Kellyanne Conway seeking cooperation and Chris LaCivita dismissing the approach.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has directed $103 million in contracts and grants to Trump-linked entities for the 250th-birthday celebrations.
Freedom 250 has received donations from ExxonMobil, Oracle and Palantir.
Researchers at Public Citizen and Revolving Door Project say funding raises ethics concerns because those firms have regulatory matters before the administration.
The Atlantic reports tension between Freedom 250 and America 250, with Kellyanne Conway seeking cooperation and Chris LaCivita dismissing the approach.