The Trump administration plans to buy $400 million worth of armored Tesla vehicles, according to a State Department document for the fiscal year 2025. The document referenced Tesla but was later edited to remove the company’s name. While Tesla’s Cybertruck is a potential candidate, the final vehicle selection remains unclear. Elon Musk, who has significant influence in the administration, denied claims made by MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, accusing her of spreading false information. Concerns have been raised about Musk’s potential conflicts of interest due to his multiple companies holding government contracts.
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00:02Trump administration plans to buy $400 million worth of armored Tesla vehicles,
00:07according to the State Department document for the fiscal year 2025.
00:11The document originally referenced Tesla, but was later edited to remove the company's name.
00:16While Tesla's Cybertruck is a potential candidate,
00:18the final vehicle selection remains unclear.
00:21Elon Musk, who has significant influence in the administration,
00:24denied claims made by MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, accusing her of spreading false information.
00:30Concerns have been raised about Musk's potential conflicts of interest
00:33due to his multiple companies holding government contracts.