U.S. Secretary of defence Pete Hegseth suspended 2 high-ranking Pentagon officials — Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick. This was the consequence of an investigation that showed that they had revealed information about the planned top secret gathering concerning China, at which they were to discuss a plan for a possible war with China, reports the British regular Mail.
After the leak, Hegseth decided to cancel the meeting. According to American service, Axios was not just his decision — he had Donald Trump do it himself, who On the news that Elon Musk knew about the planned military council, he was furious.
Donald Trump's angry reaction
— What the hell is Elon doing there? Make certain he doesn’t go there,” said the top authoritative who spoke to Axios.
The White home leader is reportedly furious that SpaceX founder has financial interests in China. Although Trump had previously praised the American billionaire and welcomed his commitment to government affairs, American officials claim that the creation of extended business ties with China's technological mogul crossed a certain line.
The president of the United States assured that Musk, as chief Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will not engage in any activity through which he could enter a conflict of interest.
— POTUS inactive loves Elon, but There are red lines. Elon has many interests in China and has good relations with them, his participation in this briefing would not be appropriate,” said Axios.
Demasking article
On March 20, the American paper "The fresh York Times" wrote that Musk would be informed of the steps the American military could take in the event of a war with China. Shortly after the disclosure of this information, Trump and Pentagon officials denied that the gathering was about military plans against China.
"They falsely stated that Elon Musk is going to the Pentagon next day to get information on a possible war with China". That's ridiculous! The subject of China will not even be mentioned or discussed," wrote the president of the United States in a post published on fact Social. "Elon will not be informed of anything about China by the War Department!!!" he added.
According to Axios, he posted this message after ordering officials not to talk to Musk about China. The US billionaire Tesla company has its largest factory, Gigafactory Shanghai, in China. Last year it produced about half of all Tesla vehicles.
Nevertheless, the gathering took place. Musk came to them and was greeted by defence secretary Pete Hegseth.
80-minute gathering
Men, along with advisers and military personnel, spoke for 80 minutes. They didn't mention a word about China, but Musk didn't quit any more details.
After gathering Hegseth with Musk Trump, he said he didn't want anyone to know about U.S. plans A possible war with China. He besides referred to a possible conflict of interest between the head of Tesla.
— We do not want a possible war with China, but I can say that if it had happened, we are very well prepared to deal with it, but I do not want to show it to anyone, and surely not to a businessman," said the president of the United States.
Tensions occurred at a delicate minute — during the emergence in tensions between the United States and China. Donald Trump sharpened the trade war with Beijing, imposing duties of 145% on Chinese goods. This produced an equally aggressive consequence from Beijing, which raised duties on American goods to 125 percent.
