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Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink slowdown, WSJ reports

CNBC·Oct 22, 2026 · 4:02 PM CT
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The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing U.S. officials, that President Trump asked Elon Musk to lift a slowdown Musk had imposed on Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink that Ukraine relies on in its war with Russia.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials told the paper the system was working more normally Thursday shortly after the two spoke by phone. Asked about it, Trump said he did not "want to comment one way or the other," adding, "The bottom line, he put it back."

The Journal had reported Tuesday that Musk ordered the slowdown. Trump has repeatedly denied involvement in the decision.

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