Amazon May Contest Microsoft's Controversial $10 Billion Pentagon Contract

The transcript discusses Amazon's disappointment over losing a lucrative cloud contract to Microsoft, amid allegations of political interference by President Trump. A new book claims Trump tried to influence the decision against Amazon. The Defense Department maintains a strict protocol to prevent such interference. The situation highlights the significant lobbying efforts by tech companies in Washington.

What are the potential implications of political interference in the contract award process?

How did the spending of big tech companies on lobbyists relate to the outcome of the contract?