The New York Times allegation that Elon Musk received a Pentagon briefing on "top secret China war plans" is denied by Donald Trump

Trump denied a New York Times article that said the Pentagon would inform Elon Musk on the US military's strategy for a possible conflict with China.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump denied a New York Times article that said the Pentagon will inform his adviser and DOGE head Elon Musk on the US military's strategy for a possible conflict with China.

This follows Defense Chief Pete Hegseth's confirmation that officials will speak with the tech tycoon on Friday about "innovation, efficiencies, and smarter production."