During Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon on March 21, President Trump denied reports suggesting Musk was briefed on military plans for a potential conflict with China. Instead, Trump emphasized the importance of keeping sensitive information confidential, particularly due to Musk's business interests in China. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth characterized the meeting, which lasted over an hour, as focused on innovations and cost-cutting within the military. Musk later condemned reports about the meeting as maliciously false and threatened legal action against leakers. This incident raises ongoing concerns regarding Musk's dual role as a presidential advisor and his substantial business ties to China.