Pentagon to Brief Elon Musk on China War Plans

The Pentagon will brief Elon Musk on top-secret U.S. military plans for a potential conflict with China.

• The Friday briefing includes 20–30 classified slides covering strategic options, potential targets, and timelines.
• Musk’s dual role—as a major Pentagon contractor and a businessman with deep China ties—is drawing scrutiny over possible conflicts of interest.
• The meeting highlights Musk’s growing influence as an unofficial adviser to President Trump.
• The White House and Pentagon declined to comment on the meeting's details or whether any conflict-of-interest safeguards were put in place.

Info via New York Times (gated)

• Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China

Pete Hegseth, US Sec Def has confirmeds Musk will visit the Pentagon on Friday, but rejects The New Times report. Hegseth says 'It’s an informal meeting about innovation, efficiencies & smarter production.' Says the meeting is not about briefing Musk on secret war plans for China.

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