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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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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

What's the plan? Sell them Teslers?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Remote trigger the self destruct for all the Tesla's in China

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Did I miss the part where this piece of shit was vetted and granted security clearance? This is out of hand. Why does this man have access to literally anything that I don't within my fucking government?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Have YOU bought and paid for that access ?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

You know why he doe$.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week 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.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week 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.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Who is going to buy his teslas? But I agree with you that he will pass something to Xi.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

We the people need to put an end to this madness now! South Korea did it!

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 week ago

"You're gambling with World War Three!" yelled Trump to his guest, the president of Ukraine, without any sign of irony.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If war with China happens I am 100% defecting to China lol. I have absolutely zero love or respect for my shithole country.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'd like to caution against percieving the grass as being greener.

The US is being a shitbird, but do not let that cloud criticism of other countries- their governments are (usually) rarely better.

And nobody treats turncoats particularly well, especially if they don't offer concrete and immediate value beyond 'hostage'.

Far better to agitate where you're at- help your neighbors where and how you can and demonstrate how they're being lied to.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Sorry I’m learning mandarin buddy

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago

Lol my dad said trump was the best choice for avoiding ww3. Lmao even.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (3 children)

What’s the plan? To bomb china with Teslas?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

While they do explode, getting them to do so on the target would be the challenge. I suppose just dropping the vehicles as is would do some damage too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Funniest comment of the day right here!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago

To share top secret intelligence with China.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Does this unelected twat even have security clearance?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Of course he does! Remember when Jared was denied clearance and trump overrode it?

Are you assuming laws, security, and allegiance to the USA exists right now?

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week 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.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 week ago

I don't understand the fuss, aren't they just stored in some toilet in the white house?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

How secret of it. Surely this is a distraction, right?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Everything else is, including Trump. This is the real deal.

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