Elon Musk Meets Pentagon Officials Amid Media Claims of China War Briefing

The Trump administration denies reports that Musk was briefed on classified military plans, stating the meeting focused on innovation and efficiency.

Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on March 21, 2025, for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which officials described as informal and unclassified.
Reports from The New York Times and other outlets claimed Musk would be briefed on U.S. military strategies for a potential war with China, citing anonymous sources.
President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth, and Pentagon officials categorically denied the claims, labeling them as 'fake news.'
The meeting took place in Hegseth's office, not in a secure facility like 'The Tank,' where classified briefings are typically held.
Musk criticized the media for spreading misinformation and threatened legal action against Pentagon leakers allegedly responsible for the reports.