Ethical Concerns Surround Alleged $400M Tesla Purchase by State Department

The US State Department intends to buy armored electric vehicles worth $400 million, originally considering Tesla as the supplier. However, due to conflict of interest worries, Tesla was excluded from the five-year contract set to commence in Q4 2025. The situation highlights ethical concerns regarding Elon Musk's dual roles as Tesla CEO and head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. In light of Musk's companies securing $18 billion in federal contracts since 2015, the exclusion of Tesla from the deal raises eyebrows. This potential contract for Tesla emerges at a time when the company's sales are on the decline.