Business tycoon Elon Musk pledges enduring camaraderie with Donald Trump in a peculiar, black-eyed sendoff
Elon Musk, the world's richest individual, has parted ways with his role as Trump's efficiency advisor, yet the former president praised Musk's service and gifted him a symbolic key to the White House. Musk's four-month tenure witnessed extensive cost-cutting measures, involving the elimination of thousands of jobs, closing of government agencies, and slashing of foreign aid.
In a press conference, Trump declared that Musk was not leaving permanently but would maintain a frequent presence. He lauded Musk's efforts, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as the most significant government reform program in recent memory.
Musk, clad in a black "Dogefather" T-shirt and a matching DOGE cap, expressed optimism about the promised savings, acknowledging that results may take time to materialize. He expressed eagerness to continue being a friend and counselor to the president.
During the event, attention was drawn to a livid bruise around Musk's right eye. This attention was intensified by recent allegations in The New York Times concerning Musk's drug use, particularly his supposed excessive consumption of ketamine during the 2024 campaign trail. However, Musk declined to comment on these drug allegations.
The New York Times report also alleged Musk's use of ecstasy, psychoactive mushrooms, and his constant carriage of a pill box containing multiple medications. Yet, Musk took aim at the newspaper, questioning its credibility and referring to its past errors, such as the Russiagate controversy.
When confronted about Musk's alleged drug use, Trump expressed ignorance, stating, "I wasn't." Nevertheless, the White House earlier dismissed the report, asserting their concern was with illicit drugs coming across the southern border.
Musk has previously admitted to taking ketamine for mental health purposes. However, he claimed he stopped using the drug and is not currently on any medications. The exact extent of Musk's drug use remains a point of contention, with conflicting reports circulating in the media.
In his final days with Trump's administration, Musk departed under controversy, having expressed disappointment with Trump's spending plans and critical remarks about his role. His departure marks a significant shift from his early days as an almost inseparable figure by Trump's side, where his DOGE division advocated for ideological cuts across the federal government. Despite the controversy, DOGE is credited with achieving $170 billion in savings thus far, albeit various independent sources report vastly different figures.
- Despite the controversy surrounding Musk's alleged drug use, his departure from Trump's administration was marked, as he expressed displeasure with the spending plans and critical remarks about his role.
- In recent allegations, The New York Times reported on Musk's suspected drug use, particularly his supposed excessive consumption of ketamine during the 2024 campaign trail, which has been a topic of debate.
- Musk's DOGE division, known for advocating for ideological cuts across the federal government, was lauded by Trump as the most significant government reform program in recent memory.
- Amidst the focus on Musk's departure from Trump's administration and the controversies surrounding him, Musk's interests extend beyond policies and legislation, reaching into the realm of entertainment, where he is often associated with pop-culture trends, such as his "Dogefather" persona.
