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State Department halts plan to buy $400M worth of armored vehicles from Tesla
The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration
No, the State Department isn't paying Tesla $400M for armored Cybertrucks | PolitiFact
In a statement to PolitiFact, the State Department confirmed Tesla isn’t in store for that money. The department said the Biden administration had pursued the possible purchase. Biden had signed an executive order in 2021 encouraging government agencies to buy electric vehicles when possible.
Tesla has yet to secure a $400M government contract to make armored vehicles
Tesla was seemingly slated to score a $400 million contract to produce armored electric vehicles for the State Department, according to reports that broke out yesterday. In reality, no such contract was awarded to the Texas automaker or any other vehicle manufacturer.
What we know about claims State Department was set to buy $400M in 'armored Teslas'
The department said via email that it has not awarded Tesla — or any manufacturer — a contract to produce armored electric vehicles.
U.S. State Department Pauses Plan to Spend $400M on Armored Teslas
A federal document listing planned purchases for 2025 removed Tesla's name on a proposed contract before sidelining the deal altogether.
State Dept. Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Tesla Cybertrucks
The department plans to buy armored Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk, who is leading efforts to cut government spending, has won more than $13 billion in government contracts in the past five years.
State Dept.’s plan to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas hastily changed to ‘armored EVs’
Despite DOGE’s pursuit of wasteful government spending, Elon Musk said ‘No one mentioned it to me.’
Democrats demand answers as $400M Tesla armored vehicle contract on hold
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for a response from the U.S. State Department after reports surfaced about $400 million worth of contracts for armored vehicles produced by Tesla.
Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?
A reader asked us about the possible contract for Elon Musk, which was first reported by the outlet Drop Site and inspired a flurry of media coverage and social media attention.
State Department Removes Tesla’s Name From Planned $400M Contract Amid Musk Scrutiny
The State Department updated its 2025 procurement forecast after the line item was publicly questioned about potential conflict of interest.
State Department slams the brakes on potential $400 million armored Tesla purchase — ‘No government contract has been awarded to Tesla’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier said he was “pretty sure” there was no deal to sell his EVs to the U.S. government.
“No $400M Armored Tesla Contract” says Elon Musk as State Dept. Drops Order from Procurement List
The U.S. State Department is not planning to award Tesla (TLSA) a $400 million contract to purchase armored vehicles.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal demanding answers about possible $400 million State Department purchase of Tesla Cybertrucks
Elon Musk's "dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation," Sen. Richard Blumenthal ...
The truth about the Trump administration killing a $400 million Cybertruck deal
The document publicly listed Tesla as the manufacturer selected, with one row noting “Armored Tesla (Production Units)” and a ...
Democrats call out Trump actions on Tesla, Musk
High-level policy discussions that could benefit Tesla and its biggest shareholder Elon Musk are underscoring the political complexities of the world’s richest man playing a central role in the ...
The $400 Million Armored Tesla Story Is a Fake Scandal In a Sea of Real Graft and Horror
The State Department does a lot of business with a lot of different companies and has bought Tesla's before. But freaking out ...
Why Tesla Stock Is Soaring Today
Tesla stock is gaining ground following a recent report suggesting that the company could be on track to receive a $400 ...