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Starlink and Election Fraud: Fact Check
Fact-checking claims of election fraud via Starlink, clarifying its limited non-voting use in some areas, and highlighting the robust security measures protecting the election process.
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Elon MuskDavid BeckerJen EasterlyPatrick GannonMike Hassinger
- How was Starlink used in the election, if at all?
- Starlink's internet service was used in some areas for poll site connectivity (voter check-in), but not for vote tabulation or transmission. Voting equipment in many states is air-gapped, meaning physically isolated from the internet.
- Why are claims of Starlink being used to rig the election considered false?
- Claims of election fraud using Starlink are categorically false. The security measures in place make such a scenario technologically infeasible, and there is no evidence to support such claims.
- What are the claims circulating on social media regarding Elon Musk and the recent election?
- False claims on social media allege that Elon Musk's Starlink manipulated the presidential vote count. Election officials and experts confirm that voting equipment is not connected to the internet and that such manipulation is impossible.
- What is the official stance of cybersecurity agencies regarding the integrity of the election?
- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reported no evidence of malicious activity impacting election security. Multiple audits and paper ballots serve as checks against fraud.
- What is the response from election officials in key swing states regarding the use of Starlink in voting?
- Several states, including key swing states, explicitly stated that their voting systems are not connected to the internet and do not use Starlink. These states employ multiple security measures to ensure election integrity.