| Record | OBS-0435 |
|---|---|
| Category | Government/Surveillance |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, social media users speculated that Starlink was used to tamper with voting machines to favor Donald Trump. Fact-checkers debunked these claims, noting that most voting machines are not connected to the internet. |
| Origin | November 2024, following the U.S. presidential election |
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| Evidence / consensus | Fact-checks by PolitiFact and AFP found no evidence; most voting machines are not internet-connected. |
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