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White House said Starlink donated its service, but tax dollars are funding it
The Washington Post • • world
Key Points:
- Starlink, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, was initially reported as having donated satellite internet service to the White House.
- Contracting records reveal that the Trump administration has paid nearly $1.2 million since March 2025 for Starlink equipment installation and servicing at the White House.
- The payments were made through four contracts awarded between March 2025 and June 2026 to the White House Communications Agency, responsible for secure communications for top officials.
- This contradicts earlier claims that the service was provided free of charge by SpaceX.
