Trump Denies Ordering Starlink Restrictions in Ukraine Amid Complaints
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President Trump stated that his administration did not disrupt an Elon Musk-owned satellite system used by Ukraine. He also mentioned that he did not think Elon Musk had imposed any limitations on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite technology.
Ukrainian officials had recently expressed concerns that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice. Trump's comments come in response to these complaints, asserting that the White House did not order any restrictions.
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“Ukrainian officials complained this week that SpaceX had limited internet connectivity without advance notice.”
CNBC — Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine“President Donald Trump said he didn’t order limitations on Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite technology and didn’t think Elon Musk did so either.”
Bloomberg — Trump Says He Didn’t Order Ukraine Starshield Access Limits“<p>President Trump said Friday that his administration did not disrupt an <a href="https://www.axios.com/business/elon-musk" target="_self">Elon Musk</a>-owned satellite system used by Ukraine to”
Axios — Trump: White House didn't impede satellite system in Ukraine
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- Oct 16, 5:18 PM — Trump Didn’t Order Limits on Ukraine’s SpaceX Access, US Official Says (1/1)