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Cuomo reveals that while Musk portrayed significant charitable support for Ukraine by supplying Starlink terminals, it appears he did not donate all of them. Instead, USAID purchased over 1,300 terminals at a cost significantly above their retail price. This situation raises ethical concerns regarding transparency and accountability, especially as Musk is now under investigation for the matter.
The dynamic between government contracts and private enterprise, illustrated through Musk's involvement, prompts Cuomo to advocate for better vetting processes for influential figures connected to government initiatives. He argues that without scrutinizing the motivations and methods of these high-profile individuals, crucial fiscal issues remain unaddressed.