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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.

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      Because he said that he wouldn’t be in order to establish that he was in control, so when it comes out that he’s not (which we all knew anyway) he looks weak and stupid. So he’s issuing excuses, only he’s a moron so the excuses make him look even less in control. But it’s okay, he’ll have nappy time in 5 minutes and forget about this and the American media will conveniently forget along with him.

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    I hope this is not news to anyone, but Trump does not give a fuck about conflicts of interest as was made abundantly clear by his first term. What he cares about is looking good; specifically in making sure that everyone remembers he is king dick of the universe and Musk is subordinate.

    • He said he wouldn’t include Musk in the briefing to establish that impression.
    • Obviously he was lying and was going to include him anyway; oligarchs don’t spend that kind of money without making sure they’re getting value for it.
    • Now he’s making excuses for having done what he always intended to do so he can maintain the illusion that he is in control.
    • But also he’s a moron, so this excuse makes it look like he’s not keeping his house in order, and any remotely media-literate adult can see through this shit clear as day.
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      Yeah, but ‘lying liar lies some more’ is not much of a headline, either. :P This really souldn’t be surprising media organizations anymore.

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    This has to be fake. Since when does Trump care about conflicts of interest?