Trump Denies Ordering Starshield Limitations for Ukraine
Trump denies that he or Musk restricted Starshield operations for Ukraine. The US President told reporters that he did not issue an order to limit the work of the military version of Starlink — Starshield — for Ukraine.
Consensus
- Donald Trump stated he did not issue any order to limit Ukraine's access to Starshield.
- Trump claimed he was unaware of any restrictions on Starshield operations in Ukraine.
- Trump said he did not believe Elon Musk was responsible for any such restrictions.
- Ukrainian military forces reported disruptions in Starshield operations on October 14.
- The situation led to speculation about whether the White House or Elon Musk was involved in restricting Starshield access.
Points of divergence
- Trump's statement contradicts Elon Musk's claim that only the U.S. Army and the U.S. president can set restrictions on military Starlink terminals. — tg_theinsider
- The Telegraph reported that Elon Musk approached Trump with a proposal to limit Starlink speed in Ukraine, and Trump agreed. — meduza
- Reuters sources indicate the restriction order came directly from the White House and was passed to the Pentagon, though the responsible party is unclear. — tg_theinsider
- A senior U.S. presidential administration official told Axios that the White House was not involved in the Starlink restriction. — meduza
Coverage (7 sources)
- Trump stated he was not involved in restricting Ukraine's access to Starshield and does not know who initiated it. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- "It was not us" Trump stated that he did not limit Ukraine's access to Starshield satellites. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- "It was not us" Trump stated that he did not limit Ukraine's access to Starshield satellites. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Trump said neither he nor Elon Musk limited Ukraine's satellite communications Answering questions from journalists before a trip to Georgia on October 16, Trump said the US did not impose restrictions on Ukraine's access to the Starshield system. 'Well, I don't know who…' — Настоящее Время
- Trump denies that he or Musk limited Starshield work for Ukraine — The Insider
- Trump stated that the order to limit Starshield operations in Ukraine was not issued by him. He does not know who issued it. — Meduza
- Trump said neither he nor Elon Musk limited Ukraine's satellite communications — Настоящее Время
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