US Department of State plans to spend $400m on Tesla armoured vehicles
Briefly

The U.S. Department of State is set to allocate $400 million for new armored Tesla vehicles, likely Cybertrucks, amidst Elon Musk's push for governmental budget cuts. This controversial decision highlights potential conflicts of interest, as Musk significantly benefits from government contracts through Tesla and SpaceX. Additionally, Musk leads a governmental efficiency initiative critiques the spending systems for alleged fraud and waste, prompting legal concerns about these actions' constitutionality. The procurement forecast suggests a contract award by September, but recent document modifications raise further questions about transparency and intent in the procurement process.
The U.S. Department of State's decision to invest $400M in Tesla armored vehicles coincides with Elon Musk's government spending cuts under Trump, creating potential conflicts of interest.
The planned procurement of Tesla Cybertrucks raises questions regarding Musk's financial ties to government contracts, given his substantial wealth from the company and SpaceX.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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