Trump Shuts Down Secret Pentagon Briefing for Elon Musk After Leak

A classified Pentagon meeting set to brief Elon Musk on U.S. military plans in the event of war with China was abruptly canceled—on direct orders from Donald Trump. The move followed a leak reported by The New York Times on March 20, sparking internal backlash.

Musk, whose business ties to China through Tesla raised concerns, was invited to receive information well beyond his security clearance. Trump, reportedly furious, demanded, “What the f**k is Elon doing there? Make sure he doesn’t go.”

The meeting was to include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but was replaced with a toned-down version where China wasn’t discussed. Though Trump later called the story “fake news,” sources confirm he had already pulled the plug over national security concerns.

Musk fired back on X, demanding action against Pentagon leakers. Two officials were suspended amid the leak probe, which also involves other sensitive military matters.

The incident highlights growing tensions between Musk’s dual roles in U.S. defense and Chinese business—and Trump’s unpredictable handling of both.