The Wall Street Journal reported on October 21, 2026 that Elon Musk was behind SpaceX's decision to slow Starlink speeds for Ukraine's military. Musk has acknowledged the restriction, saying Starlink is a commercial service limited to civilian or defensive use, and that drones flying faster than 100 miles an hour lose their video connection. Reporting says Musk acted after conversations with administration officials, who were surprised; neither Trump nor the Pentagon ordered the limits, and both Musk and Trump have denied responsibility. Trump asked Musk to restore full Starshield access, and Ukraine says service is back to normal after a slowdown of about 10 days. Democrats have signaled they will investigate if they take Congress.