Claim: Elon Musk's Starlink system helped provide internet access to communities affected by the recent hurricanes. But online posts spread baseless claims that Starlink "uploaded votes in swing states" and helped Donald Trump win the election. Experts said voting machines are not connected to the internet during tabulation; one state election official called the claims "utter garbage."
Fact-check: Musk's Starlink Was Not Connected to Vote Tabulation, Contrary to Online Claims - FactCheck.org
Verdict: elon musk's starlink system helped provide internet access to communities affected by the recent hurricanes. but online posts spread baseless claims that starlink "uploaded votes in swing states" and helped donald trump win the election. experts said voting machines are not connected to the internet during tabulation; one state election official called the claims "utter garbage."
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Eliza Keefe
Date published: 2024-11-19T17:02:31