Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
In short
Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly ordered the slowdown of Starlink, a satellite internet service, in Ukraine, allegedly due to frustration with the United States government's interference in the project. However, Musk and President Trump both denied ordering the slowdown, with Trump blaming it on "bad weather" and Musk claiming it was due to "bad luck." The slowdown is expected to have a negative impact on the project's progress and could delay the rollout of Starlink in Ukraine.
Key points
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine due to frustration wit…: Tesla CEO Elon Musk allegedly ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine due to frustration with U.S. government interference.
- Musk and Trump both denied ordering the slowdown, with Trump blaming it on "bad weather"…: Musk and Trump both denied ordering the slowdown, with Trump blaming it on "bad weather" and Musk claiming it was due to "bad luck."
- The slowdown is expected to negatively impact Starlink's progress and delay its rollout i…: The slowdown is expected to negatively impact Starlink's progress and delay its rollout in Ukraine.