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Trump Teams Up with Elon Musk to Bring Starlink Internet to Hurricane Helene Victims
Charlie Kirk Staff
09/30/2024
On Monday, Donald Trump announced that he is working alongside Elon Musk to connect Starlink internet services for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia and other hard-hit areas, where communication systems have been severely disrupted.
Speaking to an audience in Valdosta, Georgia, Trump said, “I just spoke to Elon. We want to get Starlink hooked up because they have no communication whatsoever, and Elon will always come through.”
“We’re going to try and get the Starlink in there as soon as possible because they have no communication,” Trump continued. “And throughout the region, our hearts are with you, and we are going to be with you as long as you need. You’re in our prayers… the long weeks ahead will be tough, but the end result is going to be good.”
In addition to coordinating with Musk to bring Starlink to the region, Trump has partnered with Franklin Graham, the eldest son of Billy Graham, to distribute essential supplies like food and water through Graham’s organization, Samaritan’s Purse.
“We’re here today to stand in complete solidarity with the people of Georgia, with all of the suffering and the terrible aftermath of Hurricane Helene,” Trump told the crowd, also leading a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the storm.
While Trump made these announcements in Georgia, Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall informed reporters that the government is also working to restore communication capabilities. “Today FEMA will install 30 Starlink receivers in western North Carolina to provide immediate connectivity for those in greatest need,” Sherwood-Randall said.
