Donald Trump has strongly refuted swirling rumors about Elon Musk receiving Pentagon briefings on potential U.S.-China conflict strategies. This assertion by Trump has created a commotion, leaving the public eager to understand the full scope of the allegations and their implications.
Trump’s Firm Denial
President Donald Trump openly denied reports suggesting that Elon Musk would receive a Pentagon briefing on potential war plans with China. Dubbed a false narrative, Trump criticized these claims to safeguard public trust in the Pentagon’s discretion. He emphasized that sensitive national security matters should remain exclusive to authorized personnel.
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Trump’s allegations against media outlets, including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, reveal his intent to confront perceived misinformation campaigns. His criticism extended to journalists like Maggie Haberman, whom he accused of disseminating “fake news.”
Musk’s Response and Legal Threats
Elon Musk, echoing Trump’s sentiments, labeled the reports as false and threatened legal action against the sources and media outlets involved. Musk’s undisclosed visit to the Pentagon raised speculations, although Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified its intent was unrelated to China war plans, focusing instead on innovation and efficiency discussions.
This is 100% Fake News. Just brazenly & maliciously wrong.
Elon Musk is a patriot.
We are proud to have him at the Pentagon. pic.twitter.com/LiyXrl8gCi
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellATSD) March 21, 2025
President Donald Trump angrily denied reports that Elon Musk will be getting a Pentagon briefing on a plan for any war that might break out with China, calling it a ‘ridiculous and false story.’
Musk, who was involved in several Pentagon contracts, played a significant role in Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His business interests in China and the simultaneous engagement in U.S. government cost-cutting programs have triggered discussions about potential conflicts of interest.
Broader Implications and Criticism
The Trump administration’s handling of federal workforce reductions and the haphazard implementation of DOGE’s cost-cutting measures have faced criticism. However, DOGE boasts significant savings, and scrutiny over its accounting and impact on national security persist, especially amid global tensions.
Restructuring within federal agencies, including layoffs, has sparked concerns over the long-term impacts on various departments, such as the Department of Education. Meanwhile, Trump and Musk each navigate a landscape of public skepticism and geopolitical unrest, perpetuating heated debates within both political and private sectors.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14523319/trump-deny-elon-musk-pentagon-china.html