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Donald Trump's recent investment in and public praise for Dell created an appearance of a conflict of interest regarding the company's $9.7 billion Pentagon contract.

PoliticsEconomicsCorporate GovernanceMay 28, 2026score 0.922 posts · 4 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract awarded to Dell, which occurred after Donald Trump acquired stock in the company and publicly praised it. Ethics experts highlight the potential conflict of interest due to Trump's financial ties and public support for Dell.

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Donald Trump's recent investment in and public praise for Dell created an appearance of a conflict of interest regarding the company's $9.7 billion Pentagon contract.
Parent: PoliticsEntity: Donald TrumpImpact: negativeDate: May 28, 2026Target: Donald Trump's recent investment in and public praise for Dell

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“Dell inks $9.7 billion Pentagon contract after Trump acquires stock
Ethics experts say Trump’s recent investments in and public praise for the tech company create the appearance of a conflict of interest.” “appearance”?? JFC, Washington Post!
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The very definition of #InsiderTrading #Dell inks $9.7 billion #Pentagon contract AFTER #Trump acquires #stock #Ethics experts say Trump’s recent investments in & public praise for the tech company create the “appearance” of a conflict of interest. [are you kidding? What does the #SEC have to say? #law #corruption #kleptocracy https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/28/dell-inks-97-billion-pentagon-contract-after-trump-acquires-stock-praises-company/
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#insidertrading#dell#pentagon#trump#stock#ethics