Elon Musk's reputation has taken a hit in some circles in recent years. His political outspokenness on social media has ruffled some feathers, but it has also granted him an enormous cult-like following online.

Coincidences happen, of course. It’s just that, according to the Post, they’re happening pretty regularly right now with Starlink. Around the same time as the tariffs were being discussed and implemented, Starlink also struck deals to provide service in parts of Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Pakistan, Somalia, and Vietnam.

The U.S. government is actively encouraging countries facing American tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to approve Elon Musk-owned satellite