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What To Know About Musk's Pentagon Visit As He And Trump Officials Deny Reports Of China War Plan Briefing


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 5:21 GMT by Forbes   Print publication without navigation

  • The Trump administration firmly pushed back against a report that Elon Musk will be briefed on a war plan with China, but confirmed he will be visiting the Pentagon Friday.

Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on January 27, 2023, amidst reports that he was briefed on a potential conflict with China, which both Musk and Pentagon officials have denied. The visit was described as a standard meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, focusing on general updates rather than any specific war plans. Musk's SpaceX has significant contracts with the U.S. military, including satellite internet services crucial for military operations. The meeting also comes at a time when there are concerns about SpaceX's Starlink service being used in conflict zones like Ukraine, where Musk has made decisions affecting its use. Despite the denials, the visit has sparked discussions on the intersection of private tech companies and national defense strategies.

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