Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service has been installed at the White House, raising fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest as the billionaire’s influence within the Trump administration continues to grow.
The New York Times reported that Starlink was introduced to “improve WiFi connectivity” at the White House complex, according to press secretary Karoline Leavitt. However, the installation led to a security alert when Christopher Stanley, a Musk employee, triggered an alarm while accessing the roof of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the White House.
Stanley is not only a Starlink representative but also works for the “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge), the entity through which Musk is overseeing drastic cuts to federal staffing and budgets at the request of President Trump.
The Secret Service had reportedly approved Stanley’s work but had not agreed on a specific time for the installation. When Stanley accessed the roof, a uniformed officer responded to the triggered alarm.
A Trump administration spokesperson later stated that the White House was aware of Doge’s plans to improve internet access and did not consider the incident a security breach. The Secret Service also confirmed it “collaborates closely” with Musk’s team.
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