WASHINGTON, Mar 21: US President Donald Trump denied media reports on Friday that his billionaire ally Elon Musk would receive a "top-secret briefing" on Washington's strategy in a potential war with China.
The reports, first published by The New York Times, fanned concerns about the SpaceX and Tesla chief's influence in the White House as an unelected tycoon who has become Trump's closest advisor.
According to the Times, Musk was set to receive a briefing Friday on US military plans in case of a war with China, including maritime tactics and targeting plans. The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post also reported on the apparent briefing.
Trump, who often brands media reports he dislikes as "fake news," refuted claims that China would be on the agenda.
"China will not even be mentioned or discussed," he posted on his Truth Social platform, calling the story "completely untrue." �"AFP
