According to The Atlantic, Hegseth designated him in the chat to represent the Defense Department. The memo from Kasper was issued the same day the Pentagon and the White House vehemently denied reports that Elon Musk was visiting the Pentagon to receive a briefing on war plans in the event of a war with China. Although the Trump administration has said that Musk has no official role at the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been heavily involved in the agency and has attended several of President Trump's Cabinet meetings.
Author: Eleanor Watson
Published at: 2025-04-15 22:55:10
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