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

The White House faces criticism for allowing Musk, a defense contractor with business ties in China, to self-regulate conflicts of interest.

Elon Musk, a White House adviser and defense contractor, is set to attend a Pentagon briefing on potential war plans involving China.
Critics, including former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, have raised concerns over Musk's business operations in China, such as his Shanghai-based auto and battery plants.
Musk's America PAC has made significant independent expenditures, including nearly $1 million to support Rep. Mike Lawler's reelection campaign.
The White House has defended its decision, stating Musk will manage his own conflicts of interest despite national security concerns.
Musk's past praise for China's economic achievements and his substantial financial influence in U.S. politics have intensified scrutiny of his dual roles.