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.

State Department's Procurement Forecast

The State Department planned to buy $400 million worth of 'Armored Tesla' vehicles, but after potential conflict of interest reports involving Elon Musk, the procurement forecast was updated to 'Armored Electric Vehicles.' Tesla has not yet been awarded a contract for producing these vehicles.

State Department Procurement Forecast Listing Tesla for Armored Vehicles

The State Department's procurement forecast lists Tesla as the recipient of a $400 million contract for 'Armored Tesla.' The contract is expected to last for five years and was modified on December 13, 2024, after Donald Trump's election. Elon Musk, head of Tesla and a senior government official, has been halting government contracts. Drop Site has no government contracts and is considering subscriptions.