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Trump Announces $6.6 Billion Baltimore Shipyard Owned by Anduril

“The Guardian's angle is that defense money is landing with Republican-connected contractors. Whether that's a problem is an opinion. I have several.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Recap
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  • The GuardianTrump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, it's a shipyard! The Guardian reports Donald Trump announced a six point six billion dollar shipbuilding factory in Baltimore. I love Baltimore!

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's at an unused shipyard in Sparrows Point, partly funded by the U.S. government, but owned by the defense firm Anduril Industries.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo taxpayers chip in, and a politically connected company keeps the keys. The Guardian notes its founder is Palmer Luckey.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHank, it's a giant empty parking lot for boats today, and tomorrow it's a boat factory! That's the American dream with a gift shop!

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Guardian's angle is that defense money is landing with Republican-connected contractors. Whether that's a problem is an opinion. I have several.

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