DOD's $9.7B contract with Dell raises eyebrows over potential payback for Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25B donation

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The US Department of Defense's $9.7 billion contract with Dell has sparked controversy, with some suggesting it may be a payback for Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation to 25 million US children's Trump Accounts.

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The contract has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the influence of large donations on government decisions.

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The DOD's $9.7B contract with Dell has raised eyebrows as a potential payback for Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25B donation to 25M US children's Trump Accounts

5/31/2026, 12:00:59 AM

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