Former President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that he had reached out to Elon Musk in an effort to provide Starlink satellite service access to North Carolina, which is currently grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Trump expressed concern over the lack of communication infrastructure in the state following the devastating storm.
During a visit to Valdosta, Georgia, where he was assessing the storm damage, Trump mentioned his conversation with Musk, stating, 'We’re trying to, I just spoke to Elon, I’m getting him, we want to get Starlink hooked up.' Trump expressed confidence in Musk's ability to deliver, saying, 'Elon will always come through.'