By Editorial Team 
Tech billionaire and senior Trump adviser, Elon Musk, made a notable visit to the Pentagon on Friday, raising discussions over the nature of the briefings he received. Reports initially suggested that Musk would be given insight into U.S. military plans in case of a conflict with China, but the claim has since been strongly denied by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The New York Times first reported that Musk’s briefing would cover potential wartime scenarios involving China. However, Trump dismissed the report, calling it “completely untrue,” and insisted that China was not part of the discussions.
Musk also refuted the claims and criticized the media, calling for the prosecution of officials who allegedly leaked “maliciously false information” regarding his visit.
Meanwhile, sources from NBC News and Politico suggested that the meeting primarily involved unclassified discussions on various defense-related topics, potentially including China. An unnamed U.S. official also hinted that China may have been one of several topics covered.
Musk’s visit has drawn scrutiny due to his companies’ extensive dealings with both the U.S. government and China. His aerospace firm, SpaceX, and satellite internet provider, Starlink, hold multi-billion-dollar defense contracts. Meanwhile, Tesla has two major manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, China, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Since Trump’s return to the White House, Musk has taken a key advisory role, leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His focus has been on cutting government spending and streamlining federal operations through budget reductions and personnel changes.
With these developments, Musk’s growing influence in both business and politics continues to be a subject of intense debate.