The _NYT_ report has highlighted worries over Musk's conflicts of interest, especially considering his large business presence in China through [Tesla](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/auto/tesla), SpaceX, and others.
Trump alluded to these fears, saying Musk's connections with China could be a security risk if the latter shared sensitive military information with him.
This comes amid questioning over Musk's influence over federal spending and his companies' financial gains from Pentagon contracts.