Former President Donald Trump has said he talked to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a recent political ally, about sending Starlink satellites to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
But the federal government had already decided Sunday to send the satellites to areas in need of internet access.
At an event in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump said some residents in North Carolina “don’t have communication” before mentioning his chat with Musk and Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service.
“I just spoke to Elon. I’m getting him — we want to get Starlink hooked up because they have no communication whatsoever. And Elon will always come through. We know that,” Trump said Monday. “And so we’re working on that, getting them hooked up. They asked me whether or not that would be possible. We’re going to try and get the Starlink in there as soon as possible.”
The White House, however, quickly pointed out that a Starlink partnership was already underway.
In a post on X, which Musk owns, the White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said, “This is already happening.”
stonedhillbillyXX on
45 is an idiot. The paper towels need restocked.
Aretirednurse on
Lies
isikorsky on
Again – something Trump knows he can claim credit for because the news will put it in the headline but not actually correct it until 2-3 paragraphs down in the article. People only see the headlines
klako8196 on
The only actual thing he’s done is disrupt relief efforts with his presence, and build a podium stand out of bricks from a destroyed building.
veridique on
Trump needs to be flushed like the turd he is.
ranchoparksteve on
Let’s see, are the Starlink cables the ones with the RCA jacks? Quick, I need an extension cord with three holes.
hskfmn on
Trump also claimed that President Biden hadn’t been in contact with the governors and local authorities in the affected states when he absolutely had been.
If Trump’s mouth is moving, he’s lying.
BNsucks on
Don’t worry, Trump will lie and take credit for it.
Roriborialus on
I can see musk not turning it on until his lord and savior trump gives him permission.
alien_from_Europa on
Trump will suck the genitals of anyone that gives him money and then promptly screw them over for the next bribing billionaire.
orcinyadders on
Later today or tomorrow he will say they weren’t deployed until he asked Musk to do it.
anxiousprincss on
Seems like Trump’s trying to take credit for something that was already happening. FEMA had it covered before his call with Musk.
Morepastor on
Starlink is sold at Costco it’s not some secret government program. Secondly if you don’t have power for the starlink device it’s not really gonna work. Solar probably isn’t an option. And many people are displaced without homes and power so that’s the problem with starlink. Lastly, rural America was where it was rolled out first because it doesn’t require the same infrastructure as regular internet. So they likely already have it available but see the point about Starlink needs power to work and we get back to Trump is really just dumb.
medievalmachine on
Elons best friend doesn’t know how StarLink works?
ScottHoward1 on
That idiot doesn’t even know what starlink is
CurrentlyLucid on
trump has a vague understanding of the world around him.
outremonty on
Cosplaying as POTUS while his buddy Elon talks out of both sides of his mouth to get deals done with the actual sitting President.
astrozombie2012 on
Why was he briefed and given airtime anyway? Who fucking cares what Trump thinks, get him the fuck out of the way and let the professionals do their jobs.
bullydog123 on
Like he tells the truth. The man lies so much he believes it
duhgrateone on
This guy, talking like he’s president and it’s his job to get disaster relief out there. Its so cringe!
> At an event in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump said some residents in North Carolina "Don't have communication" before mentioning his chat with Musk and Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service.
> He linked to a statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that says 40 Starlink satellite systems are deployed in North Carolina to assist with "Responder communications." According to the statement, 140 satellites are being sent to help repair communication infrastructure.
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From the article:
Former President Donald Trump has said he talked to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a recent political ally, about sending Starlink satellites to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
But the federal government had already decided Sunday to send the satellites to areas in need of internet access.
At an event in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump said some residents in North Carolina “don’t have communication” before mentioning his chat with Musk and Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service.
“I just spoke to Elon. I’m getting him — we want to get Starlink hooked up because they have no communication whatsoever. And Elon will always come through. We know that,” Trump said Monday. “And so we’re working on that, getting them hooked up. They asked me whether or not that would be possible. We’re going to try and get the Starlink in there as soon as possible.”
The White House, however, quickly pointed out that a Starlink partnership was already underway.
In a post on X, which Musk owns, the White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said, “This is already happening.”
45 is an idiot. The paper towels need restocked.
Lies
Again – something Trump knows he can claim credit for because the news will put it in the headline but not actually correct it until 2-3 paragraphs down in the article. People only see the headlines
The only actual thing he’s done is disrupt relief efforts with his presence, and build a podium stand out of bricks from a destroyed building.
Trump needs to be flushed like the turd he is.
Let’s see, are the Starlink cables the ones with the RCA jacks? Quick, I need an extension cord with three holes.
Trump also claimed that President Biden hadn’t been in contact with the governors and local authorities in the affected states when he absolutely had been.
If Trump’s mouth is moving, he’s lying.
Don’t worry, Trump will lie and take credit for it.
I can see musk not turning it on until his lord and savior trump gives him permission.
Trump will suck the genitals of anyone that gives him money and then promptly screw them over for the next bribing billionaire.
Later today or tomorrow he will say they weren’t deployed until he asked Musk to do it.
Seems like Trump’s trying to take credit for something that was already happening. FEMA had it covered before his call with Musk.
Starlink is sold at Costco it’s not some secret government program. Secondly if you don’t have power for the starlink device it’s not really gonna work. Solar probably isn’t an option. And many people are displaced without homes and power so that’s the problem with starlink. Lastly, rural America was where it was rolled out first because it doesn’t require the same infrastructure as regular internet. So they likely already have it available but see the point about Starlink needs power to work and we get back to Trump is really just dumb.
Elons best friend doesn’t know how StarLink works?
That idiot doesn’t even know what starlink is
trump has a vague understanding of the world around him.
Cosplaying as POTUS while his buddy Elon talks out of both sides of his mouth to get deals done with the actual sitting President.
Why was he briefed and given airtime anyway? Who fucking cares what Trump thinks, get him the fuck out of the way and let the professionals do their jobs.
Like he tells the truth. The man lies so much he believes it
This guy, talking like he’s president and it’s his job to get disaster relief out there. Its so cringe!
This is the best tl;dr I could make, [original](https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-elon-musk-starlink-hurricane-helene-fema-2024-9) reduced by 71%. (I’m a bot)
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> Former President Donald Trump has said he talked to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a recent political ally, about sending Starlink satellites to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
> At an event in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump said some residents in North Carolina "Don't have communication" before mentioning his chat with Musk and Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service.
> He linked to a statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that says 40 Starlink satellite systems are deployed in North Carolina to assist with "Responder communications." According to the statement, 140 satellites are being sent to help repair communication infrastructure.
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Like it’s a “good thing” to have Elon turning on/off communications to the highest bidder
“Hooked up”?! A presidential candidate should be a lot more eloquent.
It’s almost as if this guy just talks shit all day…