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Fox News criticizes Elon Musk's Pentagon access concerns

rawstory.com — March 23, 2025 at 05:01 PM UTC

Fox News host Howard Kurtz raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding Elon Musk's access to U.S. war plans against China. Reports indicate that the Pentagon was set to give Musk a briefing on these plans but changed its decision after the news became public. Musk has close financial ties to China, which raises eyebrows. Conservative commentator Caroline Downey expressed her discomfort with the situation, referencing former President Trump's denial that Musk had attended any confidential briefings. Kurtz emphasized Musk's high-profile status and his reputation as a budget cutter. Molly Ball from The Wall Street Journal supported the accuracy of the reports. She noted that the Pentagon's shift in plans indicated the seriousness of the allegations. Ball highlighted that understanding Musk's motivations is important for taxpayers, and the media will continue to investigate. She criticized the current administration for not being open about these matters.

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[2.4]

Musk excluded from Pentagon war planning over financial ties (dailymail.co.uk)

3d 11h

[2.9]

Pentagon canceled Musk's military briefing over media scrutiny (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

3d 12h

[3.0]

Musk calls for Pentagon leakers' prosecution in Washington (english.mathrubhumi.com)

3d 13h

[2.7]

Trump says Musk shouldn't access Pentagon's war plans (hindustantimes.com)

3d 13h

[3.1]

Trump worries Musk's business ties may compromise security (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

3d 13h

[3.2]

Elon Musk wants leakers prosecuted after Pentagon meeting (thehindu.com)

3d 13h

[3.1]

Trump denies Musk was briefed on China military plans (cnn.com)

3d 13h

[2.9]

Hegseth and Musk focus on military modernization at Pentagon (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

3d 13h

[2.6]

Trump denies Musk access to U.S. military plans (japantimes.co.jp)

3d 14h

[2.5]

Pentagon denies war plans discussed in Musk meeting (hindustantimes.com)

3d 14h

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Musk not briefed on military plans during Pentagon meeting (foxnews.com)

3d 15h

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Trump denies Musk received sensitive China war plan briefing (sbs.com.au)

3d 15h

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Pentagon cancels Elon Musk's briefing on China war plans (nytimes.com)

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Trump denies Musk access to war plans with China (wmur.com)

3d 16h

[3.3]

Trump denies Musk access to war plans with China (kcra.com)

3d 16h

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Trump denies Musk access to war plans with China (wcvb.com)

3d 16h

[2.8]

Pentagon initiates budget review to address mismanagement issues (zerohedge.com)

3d 17h

[3.2]

Musk discusses budget cuts with Pentagon officials (tmj4.com)

3d 17h

[2.8]

Trump opposes Musk's access to top-secret military plans (nytimes.com)

3d 17h

[3.1]

Elon Musk meets Pentagon, seeks leak prosecutions (channelnewsasia.com)

3d 17h

[2.9]

Musk's Pentagon visit did not include secret discussions (news.yahoo.com)

3d 18h

[2.8]

Trump denies Elon Musk's Pentagon briefing on China (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

3d 19h

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Trump cautions against sharing war plans with Musk (abc.net.au)

3d 19h

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Trump denies Musk will access secret war plans (inquirer.net)

3d 19h

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Musk's Pentagon visit changed after war plan report (news.yahoo.com)

3d 20h

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Trump and Pentagon deny Musk received classified information (elpais.com)

3d 20h

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Trump warns against sharing war plans with Musk (latimes.com)

3d 21h

[2.6]

Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks controversy over military briefing (news18.com)

3d 21h

[3.8]

Elon Musk discusses China threat with Pentagon officials (moneycontrol.com)

3d 22h

[2.5]

Elon Musk defends against questions about Pentagon meeting (thedailybeast.com)

3d 22h

[4.0]

Musk calls for prosecutions over Pentagon information leaks (theglobeandmail.com)

3d 22h

[3.8]

Musk threatens Pentagon staff over China briefing report (moneycontrol.com)

3d 22h

[2.6]

Dems criticize Musk's Pentagon visit regarding military affairs (foxnews.com)

3d 22h

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Trump: Warplanes can't be shared with Musk due to China (hindustantimes.com)

3d 22h

[3.4]

Musk's Pentagon visit sparks China-related controversy (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

3d 23h

[2.7]

Elon Musk discusses innovation at Pentagon, denies war briefing (nydailynews.com)

3d 23h

[3.3]

Trump questions Musk's susceptibility to Chinese influence (rawstory.com)

3d 23h

[3.1]

Elon Musk discusses defense innovation at the Pentagon (cbsnews.com)

4d 0h

[3.1]

Elon Musk discusses innovation at Pentagon visit (hindustantimes.com)

4d 0h

[3.6]

Trump denies Musk will receive top-secret China briefing (ndtv.com)

4d 0h

[3.1]

Musk visits Pentagon, denies discussing war plans (news.yahoo.com)

4d 1h

[3.3]

Elon Musk visits Pentagon, facing controversy over ties (npr.org)

4d 1h

[3.0]

Elon Musk visits Pentagon for innovation discussions (news.yahoo.com)

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[3.0]

Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on China conflict plans (salon.com)

4d 2h

[2.9]

Pentagon denies Musk's briefing on China plans (hindustantimes.com)

4d 2h

[3.6]

Elon Musk to discuss U.S. military plans with Defense (huffpost.com)

4d 2h

[3.2]

Elon Musk's Pentagon visit sparks controversy over purpose (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

4d 2h

[3.9]

Elon Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on China conflict (indiatoday.in)

4d 2h

[2.9]

Pentagon spokesman calls NYT report on Musk "fake." (nypost.com)

4d 3h

[3.1]

Trump denies Musk's top-secret briefing on China (sg.news.yahoo.com)

4d 3h

[3.6]

Musk threatens prosecution over Pentagon China war leaks (firstpost.com)

4d 3h

[3.4]

Hegseth, Musk discuss government efficiencies at Pentagon (dailycamera.com)

4d 4h

[3.3]

Hegseth to meet Musk for government efficiency discussion (sandiegouniontribune.com)

4d 4h

[3.0]

Hegseth meeting Musk to discuss government efficiencies (orlandosentinel.com)

4d 4h

[3.1]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss Pentagon efficiency improvements (sun-sentinel.com)

4d 4h

[3.1]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss efficiencies at Pentagon (bostonherald.com)

4d 4h

[3.0]

Hegseth meeting Musk at Pentagon for efficiency discussion (ocregister.com)

4d 4h

[3.2]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss government efficiency at Pentagon (baltimoresun.com)

4d 4h

[3.3]

Musk's Pentagon visit denies China briefing rumors (newsweek.com)

4d 4h

[3.0]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss efficiencies at Pentagon (courant.com)

4d 4h

[2.3]

White House denies Elon Musk will discuss war plans (express.co.uk)

4d 4h

[2.9]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss innovations at Pentagon (mcall.com)

4d 4h

[3.4]

Trump denies Musk attended Pentagon briefing on China (thesun.co.uk)

4d 5h

[3.0]

Trump denies Musk's access to military plans on China (firstpost.com)

4d 5h

[3.3]

Trump denies Musk's access to military briefing on China (nypost.com)

4d 6h

[3.1]

Trump denies Musk will receive China war plans briefing (gulfnews.com)

4d 7h

[2.9]

Trump denies Musk access to China's military plans (independent.co.uk)

4d 9h

[3.0]

Trump criticizes NYT for reporting on Musk's visit (ndtv.com)

4d 10h

[2.9]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss production efficiencies at Pentagon (thestar.com)

4d 11h

[3.9]

Musk to discuss U.S. military strategy on China (news.yahoo.com)

4d 11h

[3.9]

Trump denies report on Musk's Pentagon China briefing (hindustantimes.com)

4d 11h

[3.6]

Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on China conflict plans (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

4d 11h

[3.4]

Trump calls NYT report on Musk 'ridiculous' and false (moneycontrol.com)

4d 11h

[3.3]

Pentagon plans significant job cuts in Defense Department (wmur.com)

4d 11h

[3.4]

Pentagon briefs Musk on military plans for China (cnbc.com)

4d 11h

[3.4]

Musk visits Pentagon for briefing on U.S.-China plan (timesnownews.com)

4d 11h

[3.2]

Hegseth and Musk to discuss production efficiencies (clickondetroit.com)

4d 11h

[3.7]

Elon Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on China strategies (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

4d 11h

[3.8]

Defense Department plans to cut 50,000 civilian jobs (kcra.com)

4d 11h

[3.4]

Pentagon to brief Musk on secret China war plans (firstpost.com)

4d 12h

[3.8]

Trump criticizes NYT report on Musk's military briefing (thedailybeast.com)

4d 12h

[3.6]

Musk to receive U.S. military briefing on China conflict (ndtv.com)

4d 13h

[3.2]

Musk to receive Pentagon briefing on China conflict plans (news18.com)

4d 13h

[3.6]

Elon Musk gains access to top-secret Pentagon plans (hindustantimes.com)

4d 13h

[3.3]

Pentagon to brief Musk on military plans with China (livemint.com)

4d 13h

[2.9]

Elon Musk to receive U.S.-China war plan briefing (rawstory.com)

4d 14h

[3.3]

Pentagon to brief Elon Musk on China war plans (rawstory.com)

4d 14h

[2.7]

Pentagon briefs Elon Musk on China conflict plans (forexlive.com)

4d 14h

[3.9]

Musk gains access to U.S. military plans regarding China (nytimes.com)

4d 15h

[2.6]

Pentagon cuts $580 million in wasteful programs (nypost.com)

4d 17h

[2.4]

U.S. cancels over $580 million in wasteful contracts (foxnews.com)

4d 17h

[2.6]

U.S. agencies implementing new procedures for efficiency cuts (gazette.com)

4d 18h

[2.6]

Hegseth cancels $580 million in Defense contracts (news.yahoo.com)

4d 19h