Trump says will talk to Musk if Ukraine's Starlink not fixed
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is prepared to intervene with Elon Musk if issues persist with Ukraine's Starshield communications service. Trump emphasized his confidence in Musk while noting he has not yet needed to contact him regarding the matter.
Why it matters
The reliance on private technology infrastructure for military operations highlights the growing geopolitical influence of tech billionaires.
Trump says will talk to Musk if Ukraine's Starlink not fixed left U.S. President Donald Trump with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/2p9qtl/article71617530.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-12T160354Z_1252279295_RC2JSEA2U0FU_RTRMADP_3_USA-ELECTION-MUSK-DONATIONS.JPG NATHAN HOWARD FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo "Elon will never do anything wrong. I know him very well, he is a fair person,” the U.S. President said Washington U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (October 23, 2026) that he would speak to tech tycoon Elon Musk if there are still problems with Ukraine's military-grade version of the Starlink service. "If there is a problem, I will get it straightened out," Mr.
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