President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he was not involved in the recent slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service in Ukraine. The President also said he did not know who was responsible for capping the speeds of the critical communication network.
Trump's comments followed a report published by The Wall Street Journal the previous day. The newspaper cited unnamed U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter, claiming that Elon Musk ordered the slowdown and discussed the decision with Trump. In response to the allegations, Trump maintained his distance from the action.
Speaking to a reporter as he left the White House for a campaign rally in South Carolina, Trump asserted, "I wasn't involved." When asked specifically if Musk had directed the speed cap, the President replied, "I don't know who did it, but I was not involved." The satellite service provides essential connectivity in the region.