Jonathan Berman, jonathan.berman@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pressed numerous times during today’s daily briefing at the White House, Trump Administration Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders attempted to deflect any attention about the sweetheart deal that secured a problematic $300 million contract for a tiny Montana company with deep ties to Trump donors and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke.
In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement:
"The Trump Administration’s failure to answer questions today further proves that they want everyone to look the other way at this shady contract precisely because the Whitefish contract appears to be the latest example of Trump and Ryan Zinke pulling strings to enrich their friends. They’ve proven they cannot be trusted to play by the rules, so a full investigation must determine who pushed for this tiny utility with close ties to Trump and Zinke to get this lucrative contract. Meanwhile, this contract should be immediately cancelled so someone capable of turning on the lights for families in Puerto Rico can get to work.”
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