Trump sharply denies Musk China briefing, citing business conflicts |
President Trump on Friday denied that his administration would show billionaire Elon Musk details of the Pentagon’s planning for a potential war with China, citing Musk’s various business dealings as a reason to be extra cautious with such information.
“I don’t want to show it to anybody. You’re talking about a potential war with China,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “I don’t want anybody seeing potential war with China. But I can tell you if we did, we’re very well-equipped to handle it.”
Trump also acknowledged if he were to share plans for a war with China, he would be unlikely to show it to someone with Musk’s background.
“You know, Elon has businesses in China,........