October 4, 2024
- Morning Update: Musk shares a direct message from a SpaceX engineer on the ground in Asheville, NC, revealing not just inefficiencies but active obstruction by FEMA in relief efforts, which SpaceX was trying to counter with helicopter deliveries.
- Midday Frustration: Musk expresses his frustration on X, accusing FEMA of not only failing to help but also preventing others from assisting in the disaster-stricken areas. This post includes a video showcasing the aftermath, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
- Buttigieg’s Clarification: In response to Musk’s claims, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg clarifies on X that no airspace shutdown or obstruction of legitimate rescue flights by the FAA was occurring. He invites Musk to reach out directly for resolution.
- Afternoon Progress: Musk acknowledges Buttigieg’s response, indicating that after direct communication, support flights were expedited, and a simplification of the FAA’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) process was achieved, allowing relief operations to proceed.
- Resolution: Musk thanks Buttigieg for his assistance, confirming that support flights were now underway, suggesting a quick resolution to the bureaucratic hurdles that had initially hampered relief efforts.
OH MY GOD!!!@elonmusk just NUKED Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg so bad he'll never recover from this! pic.twitter.com/0xTR80aMDa
— Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) October 4, 2024
