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Trump Awards Washington Project to Personal Pool Contractor | Mini-News

Trump Awards Washington Project to Personal Pool Contractor

US President Donald Trump faces criticism for using special powers to award a multimillion-dollar project in Washington DC to a company owned by his personal pool contractor. This move aims to complete the memorial ahead of the country's 250th birthday in 2026.

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