Overview
- Elon Musk is scheduled to visit the Pentagon on March 21, 2025, following an invitation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The New York Times reported Musk would be briefed on top-secret U.S. military plans for a potential conflict with China, citing unnamed officials.
- President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth have denied the report, stating the meeting will focus on innovation and government efficiencies, not military plans.
- Critics have raised concerns about Musk's business interests in China, including Tesla's Shanghai factory, and potential conflicts of interest in his government advisory role.
- Musk has responded to the allegations by threatening legal action against Pentagon officials accused of leaking false information to the media.