The decision to hold the party at a Trump property raised questions about ethics that were unprecedented before Mr. Trump's presidency, according to a nonprofit government watchdog
The invitations were out and RSVPs were due. But Caliburn International, a corporation with billions of dollars in government contracts, has scrapped plans to host a holiday party at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, according to a company email sent Monday after CBS News first reported on the plans.
Caliburn has faced criticism for its expanding operations dedicated to holding unaccompanied migrant children in government custody. CBS News reported in May that former White House chief of staff John Kelly had joined Caliburn's board of directors. The report prompted calls for investigation of Kelly's role with the company.
The Homestead facility that was operated by Comprehensive Health Services at the time of the purchase grew from an initial capacity of 1,250 to 3,200 beds. In 2019, the company also began operating at least four additional facilities in Texas.
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