White House officials are increasingly directing blame toward Elon Musk’s SpaceX for the recent slowdown in Starlink satellite internet services and its military version, Starshield, used by Ukraine, amid ongoing confusion over who made the decision. The move has drawn sharp criticism, raising questions about its impact on Ukraine’s communications and military operations. While the reasons behind the delay remain unclear, the controversy has intensified as key administration figures seek to clarify responsibility. The situation highlights growing tensions over private sector influence in critical defense and humanitarian support efforts.
Top Trump administration officials are starting to point fingers squarely at SpaceX founder Elon Musk for the decision to slow down his company’s Starlink satellite internet services and its military counterpart Starshield for Ukraine, which has been muddled in uncertainty over the culprit. Looking to deflect the controversial move — which was swiftly admonished by...
