Would Be Honour to Speak to Mattarella – Musk on X

Rome: Elon Musk said on X on Saturday that “it would be an honour to speak to President (Sergio) Mattarella”. The world’s richest man and chief of US President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was responding to a user who said that Mattarella was trying to stop the Italian government reaching a deal with Musk’s Starlink.

According to Ansa News Agency, the comments from Musk come amid ongoing discussions about a potential agreement between his satellite internet company, Starlink, and the Italian government. The nature of the proposed deal remains undisclosed, but it has sparked enough interest to prompt a reply from Musk on the social media platform X.

The interaction highlights the growing influence of Starlink, as it seeks to expand its global footprint and secure partnerships with governments worldwide. Mattarella’s involvement, as mentioned by the user, suggests that the negotiations may involve significant national considerations for Italy.