‘Unhappy’ Trump Shaken by Musk Briefing on Secret China War Plan
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Behind closed doors, the president was “frustrated” that the DOGE chief was included despite his conflicts of interest in the region.

Summary

Donald Trump was reportedly “unhappy” and “frustrated” after learning Elon Musk would be briefed at the Pentagon in March on secret U.S. war plans involving China.

The meeting, initially planned to include classified content, was scaled back after public backlash over Musk’s business ties to China.

Though Trump dismissed the reports as “fake news,” insiders say he was upset about being blindsided.

Musk, who requested the briefing, called the coverage “propaganda” and threatened prosecution over leaks.

  • killabeezio@lemm.ee
    471·
    2 days ago

    You know what trips me out the most. As of right now, Elons net worth is $360,000 million dollars. He spent $290 Million dollars. Let’s just drop the million and imagine you made $360,000 last year and it only cost you $290 dollars to become president. The amount of money this person has is just staggering. He should be taxed 100% at this point.

    • Fandangalo@lemmy.world
      32·
      2 days ago

      Imagine life was a game. You lived for 2025 years. You worked 260 days / year. You made the median US salary.

      You would need to relive that process 3,145 times to match an Oligarch.

      That amount of wealth is unethical while humanity suffers. No one can really fathom “1b dollars.”

    • tburkhol@lemmy.world
      131·
      2 days ago

      That’s income, though, not net worth. Imagine you’ve got $250k in your 401k and you spent $250.

      • killabeezio@lemm.ee
        9·
        2 days ago

        I get there is a difference, but the 401k thing is not exactly correct either. He can borrow money against his net worth. Yes, while it’s not 100% accurate, it’s still pennies to him.