A former president declined to confirm whether he personally reached out to SpaceX’s CEO to reinstate Starlink internet service for Ukraine, calling the situation "very interesting" while refusing to specify his involvement. Speaking to reporters before leaving the White House, the individual acknowledged the matter but stopped short of offering details, leaving the question of direct intervention unresolved. The vague response underscores ongoing uncertainty about the role played in restoring critical communications infrastructure amid the conflict. The statement highlights the delicate balance between transparency and political sensitivity in high-stakes diplomatic and technological support efforts.
President Trump wouldn’t say Thursday whether he was the one who called SpaceX founder Elon Musk to restore Starlink for Ukraine. “Well, I don’t want to say, but I know it was a very interesting situation,” he told reporters before departing the White House. “I don’t want to comment one way or the other.” “Whether...