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Top Economist Says Trump Admin Hid Behind Elon Musk Over Ukraine Starlink Row, Says Critical Decisions Need to Be Made By Elected Officials, Not Billionaires

Oct 26, 2026 · 06:36 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Top Economist Says Trump Admin Hid Behind Elon Musk Over Ukraine Starlink Row, Says Critical Decisions Need to Be Made By Elected Officials, Not Billionaires

Paul Krugman condemns Trump and Musk, arguing billionaires shouldn't control critical national security infrastructure like Starshield.

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A famous economist says important decisions about national security should come from elected leaders, not billionaires. When powerful people control critical tools, it raises questions about who really gets to make big choices.

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