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.
Key Points
State Department planned to buy 'Armored Tesla' vehicles
Forecast updated to 'Armored Electric Vehicles' after conflict of interest reports
Tesla has not been awarded a contract for producing armored electric vehicles
Pros
Providing opportunities for small businesses to compete for government contracts
Transparency in government actions
Cons
Potential conflict of interest involving Elon Musk and the Trump Administration