Musk Ordered Starlink Throttling for Ukraine, WSJ Reports
The Wall Street Journal reports Elon Musk ordered the throttling of Ukraine's Starshield service, disrupting military communications and drone operations during Russia's invasion. Ukrainian forces lost normal access last week, with President Zelenskyy saying reduced speed prevented interception of Russian drones. The report cites conflicting accounts on White House involvement, with some officials saying Musk acted unilaterally while others claim he consulted Trump and senior administration officials before imposing speed caps. Trump denied responsibility, and Reuters previously attributed the order to the White House. Democrats have promised investigations into Musk and Trump officials if they gain congressional power in next month's midterms. Defense experts question whether Musk could unilaterally control Starshield given Pentagon contracts, and SpaceX has not responded to requests for comment.