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March 22, 2025Trump Slams Fake News Over Pentagon Briefing Claims on Elon Musk
President Donald Trump has firmly denied reports suggesting that Elon Musk would receive a Pentagon briefing on potential war plans with China. The controversy erupted after The New York Times and Wall Street Journal claimed Musk would be briefed on “top secret” war scenarios. This latest media firestorm raises serious questions about the credibility of mainstream outlets pushing unverified stories.
Trump and Musk Rebuke Media Reports
President Donald Trump took to social media to strongly deny reports that Elon Musk would receive Pentagon briefings about potential war plans with China. The president called it an “absolutely ridiculous and false story,” emphasizing that “China will not even be mentioned or discussed” during Musk’s Pentagon visit.
Musk himself echoed Trump’s sentiments, declaring “The New York Times is pure propaganda” and threatening legal consequences. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO went further by suggesting he would pursue prosecution of Pentagon officials who allegedly leaked “maliciously false information” to the media.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday to deny reports that DOGE adviser Elon Musk will be briefed during his visit to the Pentagon on Friday about a plan for a potential war with China. MORE: https://t.co/bgDbVRC4hE pic.twitter.com/Ek0rCivgQY
— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) March 21, 2025
Pentagon Clarifies Purpose of Musk’s Visit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified that Musk’s Pentagon visit would focus on innovation and efficiency rather than military planning against China. The visit comes amid growing scrutiny of Musk’s dual roles as both a government advisor and CEO of companies holding significant Pentagon contracts. SpaceX currently provides satellite services and launch capabilities to the Department of Defense, creating a potential conflict of interest that critics have highlighted.
.@POTUS: I don’t want anybody seeing plans for a potential war with China. We don’t want to have a potential war with China, but if we did, we’re very well-equipped… but certainly, you wouldn’t show it to a businessman… The @nytimes is just as fake as CNN and MSDNC. pic.twitter.com/Hg1DfjkkAk
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 21, 2025
Concerns Over Conflicts of Interest
Musk’s substantial business interests in China have raised questions about his involvement in sensitive government matters. Tesla operates a major manufacturing facility in Shanghai and depends on Chinese suppliers for critical components, creating potential leverage points that could complicate his government advisory role.
The DOGE initiative led by Musk has already claimed significant savings but faces criticism over its accounting methods and impact on federal operations. Their cost-cutting measures have resulted in substantial layoffs across federal agencies, including the Department of Education, sparking debates about the long-term consequences for government services and national security.
Media Credibility on the Line
This latest episode highlights the continued spread of misleading narratives by corporate media. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have repeatedly pushed false or exaggerated claims regarding the Trump administration, raising concerns about the motivations behind their reporting. As Trump and Musk push back, the credibility of these outlets continues to erode in the eyes of the American public.
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