Dell secures $9.7 billion Pentagon software deal after courting White House and Trump donations
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Dell has secured a $9.7 billion Pentagon software contract, following the company's efforts to court the White House and after President Trump urged purchases of Dell computers. The deal highlights the intersection of corporate political donations and government contract awards.
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The purchase comes after Dell spent considerable time courting the White House
President Trump urged purchases of the company's computers
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