According to Axios, Elon Musk’s March 21st visit to the Pentagon was originally set to include a top-secret briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior officials on U.S. preparations for a potential conflict with China. However, President Trump reportedly called off the briefing after details were leaked to The New York Times the day before. “What the fuck is Elon doing there? Make sure he doesn’t go,” Trump allegedly said after the leak spread within the White House. A senior official clarified, “The President still has a lot of admiration for Elon, but there are red lines. Elon does significant business in China and maintains good ties there. This briefing just wasn’t appropriate.”