The article discusses Senator Richard Blumenthal's concerns regarding a recently resolved $400 million contract for armored vehicles, initially associated with Tesla. While the contract has been cleared and Tesla's involvement clarified by CEO Elon Musk, Blumenthal expressed worry over Musk's potential conflicts of interest, mentioning his roles within government. Furthermore, he criticized the Cybertruck's reliability, citing recalls and low sales figures. He questioned the wisdom in choosing this vehicle for government contracts, emphasizing worries about transparency and propriety in the procurement process.
"Mr. Musk's dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation... conflicts of interest inherent in Mr. Musk's installation of his cronies throughout the government are not being adequately managed."
"In the 15 months since it was released, the Cybertruck has been widely derided and subject to at least six separate recalls... hardly seems like the type of reliable vehicle the State Department would choose for this contract absent a heavy thumb on the scale."
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