"Elon Musk Slams NYT Report Over His Alleged Drug Use"
Musk denies claims of frequent ketamine consumption. - "Musk denies claims of excessive ketamine consumption": Musk refutes report regarding heavy ketamine usage
Elon Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, has taken aim at the renowned newspaper, the New York Times, following a published report that alleges Musk's heavy consumption of ketamine during the 2024 campaign caused health issues. Ketamine is a strong anesthetic often misused due to its recreational properties.
On his online platform, X, Musk expressed his disdain for the New York Times on Saturday, accusing them of outright lying. On Friday, he had only briefly addressed questions from journalists about his drug use, dismissing the report as false.
Musk questioned the credibility of the newspaper, asking if this was the same publication that won the Pulitzer Prize for "false reporting on Russiagate." He then moved on to the next question at the press conference, hinting at his frustration with their reporting.
The New York Times reported that Elon Musk's drug use had caused concerns among those close to him. In 2021, he was observed with a pillbox and there have been rumors of his consumption of ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms. However, it remains unclear whether Musk was using drugs while serving as Donald Trump's government advisor.
During Friday's interaction, Trump was asked about Musk's regular drug use. Trump replied that he wasn't aware of these allegations, claiming that he considered Musk to be a great individual.
Musk has clarified that he had tried prescription ketamine a few years back but has not done so since then. He explains his use of ketamine as a means to help him pull out of dark mental holes.
Another interesting incident last Friday was Musk's unexplained black eye, which he attributed to his five-year-old son, X. According to him, they were horsing around when the child playfully hit him in the face.
Elon Musk had been in charge of Trump's efficiency department, Doge, which aimed for bureaucratic reform. He faced criticism for drastic cuts in positions and ministries, with many people losing their jobs as a result. However, he claimed that Doge had become the "scapegoat" for the government's failures.
Furthermore, Musk faced accusations of leaning towards right-wing ideologies, as seen in his gesture that was interpreted as a Nazi salute at an appearance in January and his support for the AfD in the German election campaign. These actions led to a decline in Tesla car sales, and numerous Teslas were set ablaze.
There were also troubles related to the online platform X and SpaceX rocket launches. After four months as Trump's special advisor, Musk announced his resignation from the government job last week. He plans to dedicate his time to his companies once more.
Despite setting a goal of saving two trillion dollars during his role for Trump, Musk fell significantly short, according to calculations by "The Atlantic." Only a tiny fraction of this amount was saved, while tens of thousands of people lost their jobs due to the radical cuts.
Trump appreciated Musk's "incredible service" and presented him with a golden key as a parting gift on Friday. The world's wealthiest entrepreneur pledged to continue "coming and going" in the White House while expressing his pleasure in continuing to serve as a friend and advisor to the president.
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"In response to the New York Times' report on Elon Musk's alleged ketamine use during the 2024 campaign, Musk, the US President's former advisor and CEO of SpaceX, denies any drug use and accuses the newspaper of lying on Saturday,"
"Over the weekend, entertainment news outlets discussed Musk's alleged drug use involving ketamine, ecstasy, and hallucinogenic mushrooms, alongside stories about other celebrities and their role in pop-culture."
