Overview

• Senate Democrats have formally requested investigations into whether Elon Musk and Trump administration officials violated federal ethics laws to benefit Starlink's international expansion.
• ProPublica reports revealed U.S. State Department officials pressured Gambian authorities to approve Starlink licenses, with allegations of implied financial leverage from the U.S.
• Musk announced Saudi Arabia’s approval of Starlink for aviation and maritime use during a May investment forum attended by President Trump, raising further scrutiny.
• Lawmakers allege Starlink has seen accelerated market approvals in countries like Bangladesh and India since Musk became a senior White House adviser.
• The senators' letter highlights potential conflicts of interest and calls for reviews by the DOJ, the State Department Inspector General, and White House ethics officials.