Could Elon Musk really be getting top-secret intel on a potential U.S.-China war?
That’s the claim making waves in Washington—except both Musk and former President Donald Trump are calling it “fake news.”
The New York Times set off alarm bells, reporting that Musk was set to receive a classified briefing on military strategies, including maritime tactics and targeting plans.
Other major outlets backed the story, sparking concerns over Musk’s growing influence in Trump’s inner circle.
After all, how did a billionaire CEO with no government position become a key figure in national security discussions?
Trump quickly shut down the reports, declaring on Truth Social that “China will not even be mentioned or discussed.”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Musk would be visiting the Pentagon, but only for an “informal meeting” about innovation—not war plans.
Democrats Aren’t Buying It
They argue Trump is handing the keys of national policy to Musk, who runs companies with billions in government contracts but has undergone no formal vetting.
Meanwhile, Musk dismissed the reports as “pure propaganda,” reminding critics that he’s visited the Pentagon “many times over many years.”
So, is Musk really shaping U.S. military strategy—or is this just another case of political theater?
