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Oct 23, 2026 Trump refused to disclose who ordered the Starshield restrictions and defended Elon Musk unconditionally Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The president's refusal to explain decisions affecting critical military infrastructure, paired with a blanket defense of Musk, undermines transparency and accountability.
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- Trump claimed ignorance of Starshield restrictions and refused accountability — When pressed by reporters about who ordered the restriction of Ukraine's Starlink access, Trump stated "I have no idea" and refused to provide information, saying "I wouldn't tell you if I did know." When asked whether it was appropriate for the world's richest person to have such power over a Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump defended Musk, calling him "a very good person" and asserting "Elon will never do anything wrong." This response came despite reporting that Trump had ordered the change and despite ongoing Ukrainian reports that Starshield remained non-functional.
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Week 92 – 2026-10-17–2026-10-23
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