Trump: Musk had no information about China's war plan in the Pentagon

21. März 2025

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President Donald Trump rejected reports that Elon Musk, the head of Doge, was informed about US military plans for a possible war with China. Trump explained that he wanted to "show nobody" such plans.

Trump about potential conflicts with China

"I don't want to show it to anyone. It's about a potential war with China," said Trump in a pronunciation from the Oval Office. "We don't want a potential war with China, but I can tell you that if it comes to this, we are very well positioned."

Speculation about Musk's visit to the Pentagon

Trump's comments fall into a time when speculation came up with why Musk was in Pentagon on Friday morning. There he met with Defense Minister Pete Hegseth for over an hour. The New York Times reported on Thursday that Musk reported a briefing about the military plans for a USA received possible conflict with China. Pentagon officers vigorously rejected the reporting on Thursday on social media.

Elon Musk and his role in the Ministry of Defense

How CNN, has Musk, who works as a special government employee under Trump Safety approval. The meeting also takes place against the background that the Pentagon Outslebarings reduce.

collaboration between Pentagon and Musk

Hegseth said that the Ministry of Defense would work with Musks Doge to combat fraud and waste within the authority.

Musks lucrative contracts with the Ministry of Defense

Musk has lucrative orders with the Ministry of Defense. In October 2024, the US Space Force received $ 733 million for from Musk's company Space.

Details for meeting in the Pentagon

Musk arrived shortly before 9 a.m. in the Pentagon for his meeting with Hegseth and other high-ranking Pentagon managers. After his arrival he went to Hegseth's office and came out after about an hour and 20 minutes. Photos of the meeting, which were shared by the Pentagon, showed Musk and Hegseth, who were at a table with six other people, including Hegseth's chief of staff Joe Kasper.

media inquiries for the meeting

When asked by CNN after the meeting when Musk and Hegseth left Hegseth's office, Musk replied: "It was always a great meeting."

reactions to questions about China

"I've been here before, you know," joked Musk as he and Hegseth laughed and went down the stairs. Neither Hegseth nor Musk answered the questions called according to whether they had discussed China in their meeting or whether it was a classified session.

statements according to Musk's departure

When asked the New York Times about Musk's departure, what the two had discussed, Hegseth said: "Why should I tell you?" Hegseth later characterized the meeting as "fantastic", while he took part in the announcement of a new fighter jet in the White House.

"Elon Musk is a patriotic American and I guess him," added Hegseth, without giving further details about what was discussed.