Elon Musk has dismissed claims that he abused ketamine and other drugs during his tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump. The billionaire tech executive responded after The New York Times alleged that Musk’s ketamine use in 2024 led to bladder complications and was accompanied by consumption of ecstasy and mushrooms.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk stated: “To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off.” He added, “I tried ‘prescription’ ketamine a few years ago and said so on X, so this not even news.”
Musk Defends Ketamine Use But Insists He’s Drug-Free Now
Musk explained that his previous use of prescription ketamine was strictly medical, describing it as a way to escape “dark mental holes.” However, he claimed he has not taken the drug in recent times. This clarification followed the timing of his White House exit, where he appeared with a noticeable black eye during a farewell event with Trump.
The black eye added to the intrigue, as it coincided with the drug abuse claims. Musk dismissed the injury as playful roughhousing with his young son. “Turns out even a five-year-old punching you in the face actually is…” he said, leaving the statement incomplete.
Trump Reacts: “I Think Elon is a Fantastic Guy”
When asked about the allegations against his former appointee, Trump told reporters, “I wasn’t” aware of any drug use and added, “I think Elon is a fantastic guy.”
Despite the controversy, Musk has remained unapologetic. His defenders argue that his past mental health disclosures should not be weaponized, while others are raising eyebrows over his erratic public behavior in recent months, including what some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute during a Trump rally in January.
Musk Denies Drug Abuse Claims Amid Black Eye and White House Exit
The allegations about Elon Musk’s drug use are part of a larger conversation about the behavior of powerful figures in public office. Though Musk has denied the report in full, the headlines haven’t faded. Whether or not the claims hold water, the truth remains that, Musk denying drug abuse claims, but the questions aren’t going away.
