The State Department's procurement forecast excluded Tesla from its planned $400 million armored electric vehicle purchase after its name was previously listed. This decision follows scrutiny concerning potential conflicts of interest given Elon Musk's connections to multiple companies. The initial budget, spanning five years starting in 2025, originally included Tesla alongside BMW’s armored vehicles but was revised to remove Tesla. Although no contracts have yet been awarded, the State Department has paused the procurement process amid growing concerns about transparency and self-regulation involving Musk's business interests.
Musk's unprecedented role in government raises questions on self-policing as one of his companies competes for official contracts, highlighting transparency concerns.
The State Department has removed Tesla's name from a planned $400 million armored EV purchase, indicating ongoing sensitivity around potential conflicts of interest.
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