Overview

• 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.