Rachel Maddow criticized the Trump administration for planning to purchase armored electric vehicles from Tesla, failing to mention that the procurement plan originated during Biden's administration before Trump assumed office. The proposal, involving a projected $400 million for armored Teslas, was reported on amidst concerns of conflict of interest due to Musk's political donations to Trump. Despite her criticism, no contract has been awarded, and a State Department official clarified that the document was only a forecast from December 2024, not an official solicitation.
Maddow criticized a government plan for armored Teslas, failing to note it was released under Biden's administration before Trump took office.
Rachel Maddow mocked the proposed procurement of armored Teslas from the State Department, missing that it was initiated under Biden, before Trump’s presidency.
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