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Elon Musk has officially shifted from the realm of electric cars and space rockets to superhero status, at least in the eyes of President Trump. According to Trump, Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service was a lifesaver in North Carolina, where the aftermath of Hurricane Helene left many residents cut off from the world. Apparently, while others were wondering how to weather the storm, Musk was busy finding a way to ensure that people didn’t find themselves completely stranded.
In a recent Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, Trump heaped praises on Musk, calling attention to his role in saving countless lives during a critical moment. The hurricane left vast swaths of North Carolina without any means of communication—no texting, no social media, not even good old-fashioned telephone calls. Note to those who still think cell service is universal: it’s not, especially in the wake of a natural disaster.
🚨BREAKING: @POTUS @realDonaldTrump praises @elonmusk for Starlink's lifesaving role in NC hurricane aftermath!
"People were DYING with NO communication. Rivers where there was NEVER water before! Starlink got to victims IMMEDIATELY."
Lives saved, thanks to quick action!… pic.twitter.com/az3eEhnCC5
— Jesus G. Navarro 🇺🇸 (@realjgnavarro) February 19, 2025
According to Trump, the communication vacuum may have led to dire consequences. He painted a vivid picture of those struggling to cope after the storm, with some facing potential starvation. In one of those darkly humorous twists that only Trump can deliver, he reminisced about his first encounter with the Starlink service. He described his sudden realization that this high-tech setup wasn’t just an elaborate name for a new sci-fi movie; it was an actual lifeline for hurricane victims. Talk about being late to the party.
Apparently, when North Carolinians reached out to Trump asking for help, their pleas included a mention of Musk. Trump, with his signature flair, noted that he casually dropped Musk’s name, as if claiming an elusive friend in high places. It seems like the kind of bold networking move that could only come from the former president himself; after all, who wouldn’t think to just chat up a billionaire when disaster strikes?
In a world where bureaucratic red tape often delays disaster relief, Musk stepped up when it mattered most. Trump emphasized the urgency and necessity of getting Starlink operational in those beleaguered areas. Musk managed to provide connectivity without the typical lengthy wait time associated with tech service delivery. Some might say it’s just good business; others are calling it heroism. Either way, it’s yet another example of how private-sector innovation can triumph in the face of government sluggishness.
With hurricanes becoming an all-too-frequent topic of emergency preparedness discussions, it’s reassuring to see that when push comes to shove, it’s often entrepreneurial thinkers like Musk who come to the rescue. One can’t help but wonder what other innovative solutions will emerge as tech moguls like Musk continue to step up to the plate.
