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Elon Musk Advocates Agency Cuts Amidst Controversy Over Federal Contracts

Elon Musk calls for the elimination of U.S. federal agencies while the State Department's procurement forecast remains under scrutiny due to potential conflicts of interest.

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  4. Tesla Removed From $400M Federal Contract Amid Musk Scrutiny

    The document was updated, removing mention of Tesla and changing the line item to “Armored Electric Vehicles” instead.

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  5. Trump administration set to purchase $400 million worth of armored Teslas

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  6. The State Department is planning to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas

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  7. The Trump Administration Might Just Spend $400 Million on 'Armored' Teslas

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Updated: Feb 13th, 2025, 6:29 AM ET

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The U.S. State Department's 2025 procurement forecast includes a $400 million plan for armored electric vehicles likely from Tesla, under scrutiny due to CEO Elon Musk's involvement. As calls for the deletion of federal agencies expand, Musk affirmed Trump's goals of reducing bureaucracy and questioned the effectiveness of organizations like USAID. His comments raise serious concerns about transparency and governance as his influence grows. Analysts remain watchful regarding the ramifications of Musk's intersection with federal contracts amidst competition from other manufacturers like BMW. Musk's new role at the Department of Government Efficiency is increasingly shaping government policy.

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