Elon Musk's potential briefing at the Pentagon on classified war plans related to China has created ripple effects within Washington. The briefing was ultimately called off after media disclosure, surprising even President Trump, who expressed disbelief at Musk's access to sensitive information given his business ties in China. Trump's comments highlight concerns over the appropriateness of a civilian, particularly a businessman with foreign interests, having access to strategic military plans, intensifying scrutiny on the intersection of corporate and national security matters.
The Pentagon was scheduled to give a briefing to Musk this morning on the classified war plan for China. The idea that a civilian like Elon Musk would be getting any briefing in the Tank was certainly unusual and alarming to some people.
This morning, Trump denied the briefing had been planned, but he also made clear that he thought Musk should not have access to such war plans.
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