Controversy over State Department's Plan to Purchase Tesla Vehicles

The Trump administration initially planned to award a $400 million contract to Tesla for armored electric vehicles, but the Biden administration has put the purchase on hold. The State Department now plans to spend significantly less on electric vehicles and supporting equipment. Musk and the White House have not provided further comments on the matter.

Controversy over Potential $400 Million Government Contract with Tesla

Controversy arises over a potential $400 million government contract with Tesla for armored electric vehicles to transport diplomats, which was later revealed to be a misinterpretation of State Department plans. The Trump administration may have quietly revised the document, and security experts question the feasibility of using Tesla Cybertrucks for diplomatic purposes.

State Department's procurement forecast and potential conflict of interest with Tesla and Elon Musk

The State Department planned to buy Armored Teslas but changed it to Armored Electric Vehicles after reports of conflict of interest with Elon Musk. No government contract has been awarded to Tesla or any other vehicle manufacturer. Musk insists on transparency with his government-related actions.