Elon Musk said Pentagon staff who spoke to reporters at the New York Times should be prosecuted, after the newspaper reported the billionaire was due to be briefed about the U.S. military's plan for any war that might break out with China.

Elon Musk condemned Pentagon staff for allegedly leaking information to the New York Times about U.S. military plans concerning China. On X, Musk called for prosecutions, accusing the staff of spreading false information.

Planning for a war with China has dominated Pentagon thinking for decades, well before a possible confrontation with Beijing became more conventional wisdom on Capitol Hill. The United States has built its Air Forces, Navy and Space Forces — and even more recently its Marines and Army forces — with a possible fight against China in mind.

The New York Times reported Musk would receive a briefing on plans for any potential war with China. The president and defense secretary said the meeting was about DOGE.