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Elon Musk to Receive Pentagon Briefing on U.S.-China Military Plans

The billionaire's access to top-secret war strategies raises concerns about conflicts of interest and national security risks.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk gets in a Tesla car as he leaves a hotel in Beijing, China May 31, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump addresses the media, at the White House on March 11, 2025.
Elon Musk leaves following a luncheon with members of the Senate Republican Conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., US.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency and a close adviser to President Trump, is scheduled to attend a top-secret Pentagon briefing on March 21, 2025.
  • The briefing will include 20 to 30 slides outlining U.S. military strategies for a potential conflict with China, covering key operational plans.
  • Musk's dual roles as a government adviser and CEO of companies with extensive business interests in both China and the Pentagon have sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
  • Pentagon operational plans, known as O-plans, are among the military's most sensitive and closely guarded secrets, with leaks posing significant strategic risks.
  • Experts have questioned the appropriateness of granting Musk access to such classified information, citing ethical and security implications.