Maye Musk Criticizes Biden as FCC Denies Starlink Subsidies

The FCC upheld its decision to deny nearly $900 million in subsidies to SpaceX's Starlink, leading to public criticism from Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, and dissent within the FCC.

Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, has publicly criticized President Biden after the FCC upheld its decision to deny nearly $900 million in subsidies to SpaceX's satellite internet unit, Starlink.
The FCC's decision was based on Starlink's failure to meet the requirements of the subsidy program, which included providing high-speed internet service to over 640,000 rural homes and businesses across 35 states.
Maye Musk expressed her frustration on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which Elon Musk purchased last year.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who dissented from the decision, accused the Biden administration of engaging in 'regulatory harassment' of Elon Musk.
Elon Musk also voiced his disagreement with the decision on X, arguing that Starlink is the only company effectively addressing rural broadband issues at scale.