US EditionTrump shrugs off Musk’s reported drug use
- On June 1, 2025, President Donald Trump dismissed a New York Times report alleging Elon Musk’s drug use during his tenure at the White House.
- The report, based on interviews and private messages, claimed Musk regularly consumed ketamine, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and other drugs amid growing concern among aides.
- Musk, who recently left his role at the Department of Government Efficiency after 130 days, criticized the coverage as false and politically motivated, linking the claims to playful behavior with his five-year-old son.
- Trump said he was unaware of Musk's reported drug use and expressed no concerns about him, while some members of the White House welcomed Musk's exit amid disagreements over budget claims and spending issues.
- Musk vowed to remain a close adviser to Trump despite ending his official government role, suggesting ongoing influence in the administration's efforts despite public scrutiny.
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Donald Trump unaware of Elon Musk's DRUG use
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was unaware of Elon Musk’s alleged drug use, brushing aside reports that the billionaire tech mogul regularly used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during his time as a key figure in Trump’s administration. Speaking during a surreal farewell ceremony in the Oval Office – where Musk formally stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – Trump told rep…
'I think he's fantastic': Trump shrugs off media smear campaign alleging Elon Musk drug use · American Wire News
President Donald Trump is well-versed in legacy media smear tactics, so it’s no surprise their latest ‘gotcha’ moment fell flat on its face. The media has turned its attention back to billionaire Elon Musk, and the rumors are as heinous as you can imagine. On Friday, a story published by The New York Times accuses Musk of doing a cocktail of drugs, including ketamine, mushrooms and ecstasy. The report cited anonymous sources that are allegedly c…
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