And the state department is going to buy 400M worth. We live in a strange timeline.
Over the last 80 or so years, we have, at least every once in a while, tried tackling those issues. For a variety of reasons mainly related to economics, the US government is now headed by people who want to return to the old ways, mainly for their personal enrichment. So it's, I don't know, 80 years of attempts to do better, and ~5920 years of the status quo.
Elections have consequences.
> Vehicles made by Elon Musk’s company were on a purchase list issued before Donald Trump was inaugurated, and before Mr. Musk became one of the president’s top advisers.[1]
Sorry, but the basis for your narrative just blew up. But I'm sure you'll try to find a way to blame Trump/Musk for this anyway.
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/g-s1-48571/trump-administrati...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/us/politics/state-dept-ar...
Completely benevolent reasons, I'm sure.
You don't get to the levels of wealth that Trump and Musk have attained without thoroughly screwing over a lot of people. One contract being halted doesn't exonerate them from that.
Edit: No, Dick was eagerly welcomed for his support. Liz helped spread the message of his support
Here are the facts.
- this solicitation for purchasing armored electric vehicles was initiated by the Biden administration.
- when Trump/Musk found out about this, they actually halted it
> In a statement, the State Department said the contract started in the Biden administration "to explore interest from private companies to produce armored electric vehicles."
>Tesla was the only company to express interest in the department's request at the time.
>Typically the next step would be "an official solicitation" for vehicle manufacturers to bid. But the solicitation is now on hold, according to a State Department spokesperson.
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/g-s1-48571/trump-administrati...