SHOCKING REVELATIONS: Trump’s Inside Man Pushing Starlink’s Satellite Domination!
Billionaire Benefactor Alert! Is Elon Musk Cashing in Big Time from YOUR Tax Dollars?
In a jaw-dropping twist straight from the shadowy hallways of power, Donald Trump’s former commerce secretary Howard Lutnick is audaciously championing Elon Musk’s Starlink to federal officials overseeing a whopping $42 billion rural broadband initiative! Yes, you heard that right—BILLIONS at stake!
During a secretive meeting in the infamous Herbert Hoover building—just a stone’s throw from the White House—Lutnick called for massive increases in satellite connectivity, specifically singling out Starlink! “The clear directive was to boost satellite usage regardless of all else!” exclaimed Evan Feinman, the now-ousted director of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (Bead) program.
Why does this matter, you ask? Because Lutnick, a well-known ally of Musk’s, is walking a tightrope between public service and potential conflicts of interest. Did we mention Musk is pouring over $250 million into Trump’s 2024 campaign? Coincidence? We think not!
The White House has even adopted Starlink for its own grounds, further entrenching Musk’s grip on government funds! Republican critics have long slammed Bead, accusing it of burdening broadband expansion in rural areas with ridiculous rules. And let’s not forget, Musk himself labeled this program an “outrageous waste of taxpayer money!”
Lutnick’s attacks on “woke mandates” suggest he’s reshaping Bead for a free-for-all on tech! Amid all the commotion, a Trump administration official downplayed any suggestions that Lutnick was bending the rules to benefit Musk’s Starlink, shouting to the rooftops that they’re committed to delivering where the Biden administration supposedly failed!
But here’s the kicker: Starlink, with its premium price tag of around $120 a month and infamous service slowdowns, is the last thing many rural Americans need. Experts assert that fibre-optic technology is superior, boasting durability and cost-effectiveness that satellite can only dream of!
Beware, folks—the Wall Street Journal warns Lutnick’s overhaul could funnel up to $20 billion into Starlink’s coffers, dwarfing past projections. Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell didn’t mince words, branding Lutnick’s actions as “a blatant conflict of interest” while suggesting it’s all about funneling YOUR hard-earned tax dollars straight into Musk’s pockets!
Now, rural areas are grappling with Lutnick’s outrageous coping strategies—three states with advanced plans are ditching Starlink for real broadband solutions from giants like Verizon and Comcast! Meanwhile, the citizens desperately await guidance, while states like Louisiana gear up for extensive fibre rollouts, ensuring that Starlink stays OUT!
In this high-stakes drama, Feinman warns that chasing after Starlink will only detract from the mission at hand: delivering real broadband to the underserved. Musk might get the limelight, but when it comes to economic futures—the fiber is king!
Stay tuned—this saga is only heating up, and the stakes couldn’t be higher!
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