The State Department updated its 2025 procurement forecast after the line item was publicly questioned about potential conflict of interest.

The case is a reminder of how much of Musk’s wealth comes from taxpayers. His companies have government contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.

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 after reports emerged about a potential $400-million purchase.