Fri Mar 21 02:15:58 UTC 2025: ## Musk to Receive Top-Secret Pentagon Briefing on China War Plan

**Washington D.C. –** Billionaire Elon Musk, a close advisor to President Donald Trump, is scheduled to receive a classified briefing on Friday at the Pentagon regarding the U.S. military’s contingency plan for a potential war with China, according to a report in the New York Times. The briefing, which will reportedly consist of 20-30 slides outlining the U.S. war strategy, represents a significant expansion of Musk’s advisory role, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Musk, CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, has substantial business dealings in China and with the Pentagon. The White House has previously stated that Musk would recuse himself from any matters presenting a conflict of interest between his business ventures and his advisory role focused on reducing federal spending. The Pentagon confirmed Musk’s visit but offered no further details, simply stating that he was invited by Secretary Hegseth and is visiting.

U.S.-China relations remain highly strained, marked by disagreements on various issues including technology access, trade, cybersecurity, Taiwan, Hong Kong, human rights, and the origins of COVID-19. Musk’s access to this highly sensitive military information has sparked debate over the implications for national security and the appropriate boundaries of an advisor’s role.

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