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The U.S. government was considering purchasing $400 million worth of armored electric vehicles, initially specified as "Armored Tesla" in the State Department's 2025 procurement forecast. However, following public scrutiny and questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, the document was updated to remove the specific mention of Tesla, now simply referring to "Armored Electric Vehicles." This change was made after reports highlighted Elon Musk's dual role as Tesla's CEO and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
There's no definitive confirmation that Tesla will indeed supply these vehicles as the procurement forecast does not conclusively determine the supplier at this stage. Information on the web and posts on X suggest there is significant public and media attention on this matter, with some skepticism about the transparency and motives behind such procurement under Musk's influence. However, as of the latest updates, the contract hasn't been finalized, and the final decision on the supplier could still change.
The U.S. government was considering purchasing $400 million worth of armored electric vehicles, initially specified as "Armored Tesla" in the State Department's 2025 procurement forecast. However, following public scrutiny and questions regarding potential conflicts of interest, the document was updated to remove the specific mention of Tesla, now simply referring to "Armored Electric Vehicles." This change was made after reports highlighted Elon Musk's dual role as Tesla's CEO and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
There's no definitive confirmation that Tesla will indeed supply these vehicles as the procurement forecast does not conclusively determine the supplier at this stage. Information on the web and posts on X suggest there is significant public and media attention on this matter, with some skepticism about the transparency and motives behind such procurement under Musk's influence. However, as of the latest updates, the contract hasn't been finalized, and the final decision on the supplier could still change.