Musk criticizes Trump and US in new remarks
The gist
Musk denied responsibility for Starlink restrictions that Ukraine says disrupted drone missions.
The dispute tests whether the US still backs Kyiv ahead of the midterms.
How it unfolded
- May 2025Musk stepped down as special government adviser and days later clashed publicly with Trump, ending their close alliance at least temporarily.
- Jul 2025Musk told The Economist he 'got carried away' and was 'a little too involved in politics,' and said he planned to spend 'a lot less' on politics.
- Oct 8, 2026Trump presented the National Medal of Science to Musk at the US Institute of Peace in Washington.