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The Pentagon is scheduled on Friday to brief Elon Musk on the U.S. military’s plan for any war that might break out with China, two U.S. officials said on Thursday.

Another official said the briefing will be China focused, without providing additional details. A fourth official confirmed Mr. Musk was to be at the Pentagon on Friday, but offered no details.

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    • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
      2·
      16 days ago

      According to Musk’s Twitter account, he has a top secret clearance and apparently some sort of compartmentalized clearances.

      https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1890282404897534089

      I’ve had a top secret clearance for many years and have clearances that themselves are classified.

      That said, FAR too much information is made “classified”. If something is easily found online or patently obvious, it should NOT be classified. This impedes effective communication within the government.

      • oppy1984@lemm.eeEnglish
        3·
        16 days ago

        Agreed, in my early 20’s I applied for a job with the TSA. After passing the interview I had to take a test to determine if I was fit for the job, before I could take the test I had to be cleared for confidential clearance. So even though I didn’t pass the test, and didn’t get the job, I had a low level government clearance and an NDA that kept me from disclosing what I saw.

        Funny enough that clearance did come in handy when I had to get an FBI background check to work at the airport doing line service, the guy who did the paperwork was shocked at how fast my paperwork was given the all clear.

    • Mojave@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      15 days ago

      It has likely changed since I last checked before his presidency, but he had a Top Secret Clearance with NO SCI.

      I knew he had admitted to actively using drugs a few times and I wondered how he held an active security clearance. What I could find was essentially: SpaceX was the best option for the US government to conduct satellite-based intelligence missions, as in launch satellites into orbit for the purpose of Space Force related surveillance.

      To that end they waived a lot of sketchy shit on Elon’s background to give him a TS so he could primarily attend and give briefings, but no SCI as he didn’t actually do any work requiring it.

      Source: I wish I could fucking find any now, but there’s a flood of thousands of article talking about his security clearance as a presidential advisor now.

    • turtl@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      16 days ago

      He’s probably had a security clearance for a while now due to his involvement in space x

  • frazw@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    15 days ago

    He’s not holding any cards right now. Trump made him a tough guy. He’s gambling with World War 3.

    Wait, sounds… Nah forget it.

  • sleezer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    16 days ago

    We have deranged psychopaths in charge of the US. We really are going to have WW3 soon aren’t we

    • Tryenjer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      15 days ago

      Musk is the CEO of the United Corporations of America and Trump is the Chairman of the board.

  • not_that_guy05@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    16 days ago

    Please stop referring it by it’s old name.

    It’s now United States of Dictatorship.

    Thanks.

    • SereneSadie@lemmy.myserv.oneEnglish
      2·
      16 days ago

      The States haven’t been united for a while now.

      The Nazi Reigime in Northern Mexico/Southern Canada is my convoluted suggestion.

        • seeigel@feddit.orgEnglish
          1·
          15 days ago

          Or Eastrussia. It’s a continuous territory if Canada is also included. Which could explain the desire for Canada as the 51th state.

  • David0384@lemmy.wtfEnglish
    2·
    15 days ago

    Elon Musk is reportedly set to gain access to top-secret U.S. military plans concerning a potential conflict with China. As the CEO of SpaceX, which provides critical satellite and defense technologies, Musk’s involvement raises concerns about national security and geopolitical strategy. The Pentagon may rely on his Starlink satellite network for secure military communications, making his access to such classified information a significant issue. Given Musk’s global business interests, including ties with China, policymakers are debating the risks and benefits of his inclusion in these discussions.

    While Musk’s technological contributions are undeniable, granting him access to classified military plans could spark controversy. Critics argue that his business ventures, spanning Tesla’s Chinese factories and international projects, create potential conflicts of interest. Supporters, however, believe his expertise in AI, aerospace, and communication technology is crucial for U.S. military preparedness. As global tensions rise, securing reliable tech partnerships is essential—but unlike bombitup, which is used for unethical spam, defense strategies must be handled responsibly to avoid unintended consequences.

  • FundMECFS@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    1·
    15 days ago

    This is great. Now he’ll be able to use giving the plans to Xi as a bargaining chip for a couple more tesla factories in China.

  • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    15 days ago

    Complete Bluff.

    Unless the plan is to literally give away US Territory to China this will never happen.

    Xi Jinping, Putin, and Trump are all on the same wavelength, cut from the same cloth, birds of a feather.