Trump Said He Called Musk for Helene Help — FEMA Was Already on It
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Donald Trump claimed he spoke with Elon Musk about deploying Starlink satellites for Hurricane Helene relief; however, FEMA had already coordinated the deployment of 40 Starlink systems to North Carolina on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Trump made his comments during a speech in Valdosta, Georgia, stating that residents lacked communication. White House spokesperson Andrew Bates confirmed FEMA's prior arrangements, stating that 140 satellites were being sent to assist with communication infrastructure repairs. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell made the decision to deploy the satellites, and Trump was not involved in this process. The storm resulted in at least 119 fatalities.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-elon-musk-starlink-hurricane-helene-fema-2024-9
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