Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm

The Guardian - World NewsEN 5 min read 100% complete by Charles DavisFebruary 26, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a $250,000 public relations contract to American Made Media Company (AMMC) in late September 2025. AMMC is a Republican political consulting firm led by former Trump campaign officials. The contract, posted with a one-day bidding window, sought "strategic counsel" for top DHS officials, including Secretary Kristi Noem, and required promoting Trump administration policies. The work included ensuring favorable media coverage and crafting policy positions on border security, immigration, and cyber defense. AMMC, formed in early 2025, has no prior record of government work and includes a film production service that created ads for the 2024 Trump campaign.

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Arlington, Virginia 40% Lori Chavez-DeRemer 40% Ronny Jackson 40% Sean Dollman 60% Nick Trainer 60% Justin Clark 60% Corey Lewandowski 70% Kristi Noem ×270% Donald Trump ×680% American Made Media Company (AMMC) LLC ×280% US Department of Homeland Security ×490%

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political consulting 90% homeland security 90% government contract 80% partisan loyalty 70% trump administration policies 70% public affairs 60% immigration enforcement 50% border security 50% cyber defense 40% procurement guidelines 40%