Trump Defends Musk Over Ukraine Starlink Restrictions

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President Donald Trump defended Elon Musk amid controversy over Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite service, stating Musk is a "very good" and "fair" person who "will never do anything wrong." Ukraine relies on the network for battlefield communications and drone operations. Reports said access to Starshield was restricted, with US officials claiming the order came from the White House, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied this. Trump later called Musk to lift restrictions. Trump and Musk's relationship broke down publicly in 2025 but has since moved toward reconciliation. Trump has praised Musk and SpaceX as a "national treasure," highlighting Starlink's role in disaster communications, with his latest comments coming amid ongoing questions about responsibility for the restrictions.


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