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sethnintendo said:
EricHiggin said:

A Trump Makeover for Washington’s Old Post Office

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/28/realestate/commercial/finally-washingtons-old-post-office-gets-a-new-life.html

"Why Trump? Mr. Tangherlini, who became the agency’s acting administrator in April 2012 and administrator last July, said, “It was a combination of the viability of the business plan, the quality of the commitment to preserving the asset and a sense that this was the best deal on the table for the American taxpayer.”"

Oh yes can't forget about DC hotel that he profits off of from lobbyist and foreign delegations.  Let alone all the fucking times he went golfing at his resorts and stays at his Florida "winter white house".  I'm sure he fully reimbursed all expenses and profits.

I wonder who decided the Trump organization was the best candidate?

"In 2011, the General Services Administration, which owns and manages federal properties, invited interested parties to consider the prospects. More than 80 initially showed interest. Ultimately, 10 firms made formal proposals."

"Last August, the agency signed a 60-year lease with the Trump Organization to renovate and convert the iconic building into a luxury hotel. Trump formally takes possession on Saturday, allowing work to begin on a $200 million makeover. The deal also includes two 20-year lease renewal options."

"According to Donald J. Trump, chairman and president of the Trump Organization, the two-year project is to be completed in time for the 2017 presidential inaugural parade, which will pass right in front en route from the Capitol to the White House. (A place occupied now by a frequent target of Mr. Trump’s barbs — President Obama.)"

Timing couldn't have been better for Trump, just by chance.