So, picture this: Elon Musk, the guy who’s got his hands in everything from electric cars to space rockets, is now cozying up to the Pentagon. Yep, you heard that right. The man who’s been rubbing elbows with Chinese officials and has massive business ties in China is reportedly getting a Pentagon briefing on U.S. military plans concerning China.

Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering why a billionaire businessman with significant interests in China is being looped into top-secret military strategies, you’re not alone. This move has raised more than a few eyebrows, especially considering Musk’s deep ties with China through Tesla’s gigafactory in Shanghai, which alone accounted for over half of Tesla’s global sales in 2023.

But hold on, it gets juicier. Donald Trump, never one to shy away from a media tussle, had a bit of a meltdown over this news. He took to his platform, Truth Social, to slam the reports as “fake news,” vehemently denying that Musk’s Pentagon visit had anything to do with China. In his own words, “How ridiculous? China will not even be mentioned or discussed. How disgraceful it is that the discredited media can make up such lies.”

But let’s be real here. Musk’s chummy relationship with China isn’t exactly a state secret. He’s been known to pal around with Chinese officials, and his business empire heavily relies on the Chinese market. This cozy rapport has some folks worried, especially when you consider that Musk’s company, SpaceX, is a major U.S. defense contractor. The potential for conflicts of interest is glaringly obvious.

Adding fuel to the fire, Musk has reportedly been involved in discussions about U.S. military strategies, including potential conflicts with China. This isn’t just a casual chat over coffee; we’re talking about top-secret operational blueprints. The fact that someone with such deep business ties to China could have access to these plans is, frankly, alarming.

Critics from both sides of the political spectrum are sounding the alarm. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, for instance, has expressed serious concerns about Musk’s business operations in China posing a fundamental conflict of interest. The idea that Musk could potentially leverage sensitive government information to benefit his business ventures isn’t just a wild conspiracy theory; it’s a legitimate worry.

And let’s not forget Musk’s recent antics on social media, where he echoed Trump’s sentiments by calling the reports “pure propaganda” and even suggesting that those leaking information to the press should be prosecuted. It’s a bold move, especially coming from someone who’s about to sit in on high-level defense meetings.

The New York Times is pure propaganda.

Also, I look forward to the prosecutions of those at the Pentagon who are leaking maliciously false information to NYT.

They will be found. pic.twitter.com/xANvLMOH5j

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 21, 2025

So, where does this leave us? On one hand, we’ve got a billionaire with massive business interests in a rival nation, potentially gaining access to America’s top military secrets. On the other, a former president who’s quick to dismiss any reports that don’t fit his narrative. It’s a tangled web of politics, business, and national security, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

And Trump wasn’t done ripping the story on Truth Social. A few hours later he went on an insane rant, saying “Elon Musk will be briefed by the Pentagon about the USA’s top secret plans against China should there be a War,”according to the Failing New York Times, one of the worst and most purposely inaccurate newspapers anywhere in the World. Their FAKE concept for this story is that because Elon does some business in China, that he is very conflicted and would immediately go to top Chinese officials and “spill the beans.” RATINGS CHALLENGED FAKE NEWS CNN immediately picked up on this absolutely ridiculous and false story, which is probably libelous, and went heavy with it. Fortunately, nobody was watching! Maggot Hagerman, the really dumb “scammer” who constantly writes about me for the Times, using anonymous, made up (nonexistent!) sources, and who I haven’t spoken to in ages, is a big part of the Scam. She lead the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, only to realize that she was duped and got it wrong. She owes me a totally discredited Pulitzer Prize for her bad reporting. The Fake News is the ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE…And Elon is NOT BEING BRIEFED ON ANYTHING CHINA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR!!!”

As citizens, it’s crucial to stay informed and question the motives behind such high-stakes meetings. The blending of private business interests with national security is a slippery slope, and without proper oversight, it could lead to disastrous consequences. Let’s hope that those in power are putting the country’s interests above personal or corporate gain.

In the meantime, all we can do is watch this space and hope that the people entrusted with our nation’s secrets are keeping them out of the hands of those who might use them for their own benefit. Because when business and politics mix at this level, it’s not just a game; it’s our national security on the line.