In the wake of Hurricane Helene, significant efforts are underway to restore internet access in western North Carolina, primarily through the deployment of SpaceX's Starlink satellite systems. The Biden administration has authorized the deployment of dozens of these systems to assist affected communities. Ivanka Trump has been actively involved, flying to Hickory, NC, to donate Starlink devices for victims of the hurricane, while also participating in broader relief efforts. Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, has criticized the FCC for allegedly hindering Starlink's support capabilities, claiming that it could have potentially saved lives. Musk, in collaboration with local lawmakers and organizations, is working to ensure that more Starlink terminals are sent to the disaster-stricken areas. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has publicly stated that he reached out to Musk to facilitate the deployment of Starlink in hurricane-hit towns. The situation remains dynamic as multiple stakeholders, including FEMA, Trump, and Musk, try to claim credit for the recovery efforts, with criticisms of political maneuvering adding to the complexity of the response.