# Robert Reich urges limits on Musk’s political and corporate power

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/defund-elon-musk-robert-reich/
- Published: 2026-10-27T10:00:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T10:52:45+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/27/defund-elon-musk
- Topics: Americas, Business, Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Reich says Musk’s Starlink decision gives a billionaire too much influence over foreign policy.
- The article cites about $445m in Musk political spending for the 2026 midterms.
- Reich calls for limits on billionaire wealth, political influence and government contracts.

## Summary

Robert Reich argues that Elon Musk’s influence over US foreign policy and politics is too great, pointing to reports that Musk restricted Ukraine’s access to Starlink. He says the episode shows why billionaire wealth, political spending, media ownership and government contracts should be subject to stronger limits.

The article says Musk admitted slowing Starlink after alleging Ukraine had breached its terms of service, while the Wall Street Journal reported the change disrupted Ukrainian drones and caused concern in Kyiv and Washington. Reich also cites Musk’s political donations, including about $445m for the 2026 midterms and at least $168m to Texas political groups, and argues that public policy should reduce both Musk’s and Donald Trump’s power.

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