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.