Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas
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The Trump administration is poised to acquire $400 million worth of armored vehicles, likely Tesla's Cybertruck, as per a State Department document for fiscal year 2025. Elon Musk, involved in government efficiency efforts, has been a key figure in this procurement, although the term 'Tesla' was later omitted from official documents. This raises eyebrows regarding potential conflicts of interest given Musk's influential role and ties to several federal contracts across different agencies. Ethical concerns are mounting due to Musk's extensive business interests and significant federal funding for his ventures, including SpaceX.
Musk's companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have secured multi-billion-dollar contracts with the federal government, raising potential conflicts of interest given Musk's prominent role in government efficiency.
Following the initial announcement of a $400 million purchase of armored Tesla vehicles, the State Department revised the document to remove any mention of 'Tesla', sparking concerns and speculation.
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