Pentagon Prepared and Then Canceled Classified Briefing for Musk on China War Plans

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Pentagon officials initially planned to brief Elon Musk on 29 ultra-classified weapons programs related to potential conflict with China, but canceled the meeting after media reports. Musk ultimately met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an unclassified meeting about ‘innovation and efficiencies’.

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[1] Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks more questions about his access to sensitive files · Apr 25, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Pentagon changed course for Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials · Apr 25, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Pentagon downplays Elon Musk visit for secret China war plans · Apr 25, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Pentagon Prepared and Then Canceled Classified Briefing for Musk on China War Plans.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, April 25, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-04-25--pentagon-prepared-briefing-for-musk-on-top-secret-u-s-weapon/