[OC] $500M was added for Armored Tesla’s, a look at the rest of the US State Department’s armored requirements along with other Secret and Top Secret ones.
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[OC] $500M was added for Armored Tesla’s, a look at the rest of the US State Department’s armored requirements along with other Secret and Top Secret ones.
Posted by zzsf
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Data normalized across FY2019 – FY2025.
Interact with the data: [https://app.hyperarc.com/?isEmbed=true&embedId=68a7fcc6-9fcc-4b13-84ec-594a75368745#/hyperarc/doge/dashboard/state-department-procurement-overview](https://app.hyperarc.com/?isEmbed=true&embedId=68a7fcc6-9fcc-4b13-84ec-594a75368745#/hyperarc/doge/dashboard/state-department-procurement-overview)
Data source: [https://www.state.gov/procurement-forecast](https://www.state.gov/procurement-forecast)
Tool: [https://www.hyperarc.com/](https://www.hyperarc.com/)
Gotta get rid of all those unsold Cybertrucks nobody wants. Might as well get the American tax payer to bail out Tesla. The grift is on.
It just keeps getting dumber
A government funded bailout for the business of a government employee. Completely normal, right?
When was this deal created? There are claims it was under Biden and I want to view things objectively.
…what fucking armor are we buying from Haiti for 10mm??
The U.S. Department of State has allocated $400 million for the purchase of armored Teslas in its 2025 procurement budget, making it the largest expenditure. The deal has drawn criticism, with many questioning Elon Musk’s growing influence over federal contracts. This allocation has raised concerns about political favoritism and conflicts of interest, as Musk’s companies, including Tesla, have secured billions in government contracts. Although Tesla’s Cybertruck is considered a likely candidate, doubts about its production challenges and disappointing sales persist. Critics argue that this deal may not only enhance security but also further consolidate Musk’s power in the U.S. government’s procurement system, contributing to concerns about the revolving door between Washington and Silicon Valley.
https://equifi.blogspot.com/2025/02/us-governments-400-million-armored.html