Only two months into the position he paid $300 million for, oligarch Musk has made it to a high-level meeting at the Pentagon.
"The New York Times reported that Musk would be briefed on secret war plans for China, something Musk, Trump and others denied. Musk called the report "pure propaganda" and urged legal action against leakers.
"Following controversy over the New York Times story, a planned meeting between Musk and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a secure meeting room in the Pentagon, known as 'The Tank,' ultimately did not take place.
"Access to a closely guarded military plan would mark a sharp expansion of Musk's role as the Trump adviser who is spearheading efforts to cut U.S. government spending. It would also fuel questions about conflicts of interest for Musk, who as the head of Tesla
and SpaceX also has business interests in China.
"While Musk already has several contracts with the Pentagon, the opportunities for his companies, SpaceX in particular, under Trump could drive billions of dollars of revenue to his companies. Trump’s planned Golden Dome missile defense shield, which could require hundreds of sensors and other satellites to keep watch for incoming ballistic missiles, would be a natural fit for SpaceX and its Starlink unit."
This guy is the de facto co-president, and Trump will ensure that whatever he does is with impunity.
Thanks, Musk, for your selfless service.
"The New York Times reported that Musk would be briefed on secret war plans for China, something Musk, Trump and others denied. Musk called the report "pure propaganda" and urged legal action against leakers.
"Following controversy over the New York Times story, a planned meeting between Musk and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a secure meeting room in the Pentagon, known as 'The Tank,' ultimately did not take place.
"Access to a closely guarded military plan would mark a sharp expansion of Musk's role as the Trump adviser who is spearheading efforts to cut U.S. government spending. It would also fuel questions about conflicts of interest for Musk, who as the head of Tesla
and SpaceX also has business interests in China.
"While Musk already has several contracts with the Pentagon, the opportunities for his companies, SpaceX in particular, under Trump could drive billions of dollars of revenue to his companies. Trump’s planned Golden Dome missile defense shield, which could require hundreds of sensors and other satellites to keep watch for incoming ballistic missiles, would be a natural fit for SpaceX and its Starlink unit."
This guy is the de facto co-president, and Trump will ensure that whatever he does is with impunity.
Thanks, Musk, for your selfless service.
