Reports emerged about a potential $400M State Department contract for armored Tesla Cybertrucks, which Elon Musk publicly denied on X
The government procurement document originally listed "Armored Tesla" in December, but was later changed to just "Armored Electric Vehicles"
Musk, who spent over $250M supporting Trump's campaign, leads a government cost-cutting initiative called the Department of Government Efficiency
The Cybertruck's stainless steel construction makes it potentially suitable for armoring, though the vehicle has faced recalls and modest sales
Armormax, a Utah-based company, confirmed interest from the Trump administration in armoring Cybertrucks with bulletproof glass and other security features
The contract would be part of a larger State Department procurement forecast for 2025, with the total cost estimated between $100M-$500M
Critics point out the potential conflict of interest, as Musk criticizes government spending while his companies have secured $13B in federal contracts
Tesla would not receive the full $400M, as some funds would go to armoring companies like Armormax
The Cybertruck has had limited commercial success, with only 39,000 units sold in 2023 at a starting price of $80,000
The State Department plans to purchase other armored vehicles, including $40M worth of BMW SUVs
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