A wave of controversy has erupted around Elon Musk after reports surfaced alleging the tech billionaire’s drug use intensified during his high-profile role in Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. The New York Times reported that Musk’s consumption of substances like ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms went “far beyond occasional use,” citing unnamed sources who claimed Musk himself admitted to bladder problems from heavy ketamine use. The report also described Musk traveling with a daily pill box containing around medications, including pills marked as Adderall.
The allegations suggest Musk’s drug use may have contributed to erratic public behavior, including a widely criticized gesture and incoherent interview responses. However, it remains unclear whether Musk continued any drug use after joining the Trump administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Musk has responded forcefully, calling the allegations “lies” and “pure propaganda.” In multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter), he insisted, “I am NOT taking drugs!” Musk acknowledged trying prescription ketamine years ago for mental health reasons, but denied any current or frequent use, stating, “I haven’t taken it since” He also argued that his constant public scrutiny would make any ongoing drug use “extremely obvious”.
The story has sparked debate across media and political circles, with some questioning the reliability of anonymous sources and others pointing to past concerns raised by Tesla and SpaceX executives about Musk’s behavior As the controversy unfolds, Musk remains defiant, dismissing the reports as politically motivated attacks tied to his support for Trump and his government role.
