Trump Administration Eyes $400 Million in Armored Electric Vehicles Amid Musk's Influence
February 13, 2025The State Department’s procurement plans reveal a potential $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles, raising questions about Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is set to allocate $400 million for the purchase of armored electric vehicles, according to a State Department document. Initially, the document mentioned Tesla, led by Elon Musk, as the recipient of this lucrative contract. However, following scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest, given Musk’s position in the administration and his ownership of Tesla, the document was revised to remove Tesla’s name.