Pentagon staff head Joe Kasper He ordered the proceedings in connection with the “unauthorized disclosure” of information on national security. Persons found guilty are to be transferred to the relevant services.
Earlier, the head of the Government Efficiency Department (Doge) Elon Musk He appealed to be liable employees of the Ministry of Defense of the USA, responsible for disseminating “malicious false information” about his contacts with the Pentagon.
USA. Elon Musk visiting the Pentagon
Musk he made a visit to the ministry on Friday defense to talk about cutting costs and innovations. Even before the visit, the meeting caused controversy when the New York Times wrote that the billionaire was to be initiated into American military plans In the event of a war with China.
Defense Minister Pete HegeSeth and other Pentagon officials strongly denied this information. Also the US President Donald Trump denied New York Times reports.
Trump admitted that Musk is implementing investments in Chinawhich could lead to a conflict of interest if it were informed about the potential war plan with this country.
Donald Trump is cutting costs. Pentagon works with Doge
The meeting in the Pentagon took place at a time when the Ministry of Defense is considering A significant reduction of costs In the armed forces – as part of the efforts of Trump's administration to reduce government expenditure.
The head of the HegeSth defense ministry explained that Pentagon will cooperate with the dog to detect fraud and cases waste of public funds in this ministry.