Overview

• Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, arrived at the Pentagon for a meeting described as focusing on innovation, efficiencies, and smarter production.
• Reports from The New York Times and other outlets claimed Musk would be briefed on top-secret U.S. military plans for a potential conflict with China, citing anonymous sources.
• President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly denied these claims, calling the reports 'completely untrue' and 'fake news.'
• Musk dismissed the reports as 'pure propaganda' and threatened legal action against Pentagon officials allegedly leaking false information.
• Critics raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to Musk's business ties in China and his significant influence within the Trump administration.