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Rubio insists the White House had no say after US officials say Musk throttled Ukraine's military Starlink

Elon Musk's October 14 speed cap on Starlink left some Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones unable to connect, as Volodymyr Zelensky warned "people will die.
Elon Musk's October 14 speed cap on Starlink left some Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones unable to connect, as Volodymyr Zelensky warned "people will die.
Donald Trump, pictured with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, as Rubio insisted the Starlink throttling that left Ukrainian drones useless was "a private company" decision.
Donald Trump, pictured with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, as Rubio insisted the Starlink throttling that left Ukrainian drones useless was "a private company" decision.

Elon Musk had publicly blamed President Donald Trump, saying any limits on Starshield were 'decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS'. The October 14 cap meant objects flying faster than 100mph could not connect, leaving some Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones useless. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it 'a private company' decision. Volodymyr Zelensky warned 'people will die'.

Republican congressman Brian Fitzpatrick wants Musk questioned under oath, warning it 'costs human lives'.

One source claims Musk spoke to Trump before the slowdown, while Trump says 'it wasn't me'.

The slowdown hit as Russia launched drone attacks on Ukraine's power plants.

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