Lawmakers press Defense Department IG for answers in Ukraine loss of military-grade Starlink system
Full access to the system was restored on Wednesday, which generated speculation that President Donald Trump didn't request the disruption. If Trump didn't request the restrictions, it would mean the decision came from Pentagon officials.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET
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Full access to the system was restored on Wednesday, which generated speculation that President Donald Trump didn't request the disruption. If Trump didn't request the restrictions, it would mean the decision came from Pentagon officials.
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