Musk Pentagon Visit Prompts Denials Over China War Plan Briefing Reports
Trump administration and Musk reject claims of briefing on classified war plans with China, calling media reports false and threatening legal action against leaks.
- Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on March 21, 2025, for what officials described as an informal meeting on innovation and efficiency.
- The New York Times and other outlets reported Musk was set to be briefed on top-secret U.S. military plans for a potential war with China, citing anonymous sources.
- President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell strongly denied these claims, labeling the reports 'fake news.'
- Musk called the reports 'pure propaganda' and threatened legal action against Pentagon leakers for allegedly spreading false information.
- Concerns persist over Musk's influence in the Trump administration, his business ties to China, and potential conflicts of interest given his roles as a senior adviser and head of DOGE.
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