Elon Musk's Starlink Deployed to Aid Hurricane Helene Victims

The Biden administration and FEMA had already arranged Starlink deployments before Trump's involvement.

The White House confirmed that dozens of Starlink satellite systems are already in use in North Carolina, with over 100 more en route to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Former President Donald Trump claimed to have spoken with Elon Musk about deploying Starlink, but FEMA had already initiated the deployment.
Elon Musk announced that Starlink services would be free in affected areas, with a software update to enable access regardless of payment.
Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage across the U.S. Southeast, killing over 100 people and leaving millions without power and communication.
FEMA and the Biden administration emphasized that their efforts to restore communication were already underway before Trump's statements.