Elon Musk’s controversial tenure as part of Donald Trump’s administration has drawn fresh scrutiny following a New York Times report claiming alleged frequent drug use and erratic behaviour during his time as the head of the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE).
According to sources cited in the report, Musk regularly consumed ketamine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms, raising alarm given his government advisory role.
Though Musk publicly claimed in a March 2024 interview with journalist Don Lemon that he took ketamine only “in small doses every two weeks,” insiders say he used it far more frequently, sometimes daily, allegedly causing bladder issues.
“”If you’ve used too much ketamine, you can’t really get work done, and I have a lot of work,” Musk told Lemon.
According to the report, Musk’s daily medication box reportedly held around 20 pills, including Adderall, intensifying concerns about his physical and mental well-being during a period when he donated $275 million to Trump’s campaign and took on a prominent role in the administration.
As Musk’s influence within the Trump administration grew, so did reports of unpredictable conduct. He allegedly insulted cabinet members, and during one political rally, even made a gesture resembling a Nazi salute, prompting widespread backlash.
Former friend and public thinker Sam Harris remarked in a January newsletter: “There is something seriously wrong with his moral compass, if not his perception of reality.”
During his farewell speech, when Fox News’s Peter Doocy asked Musk about the New York Times report, Musk deflected by attacking the publication.
“Is the New York Times, is that the same publication that got a Pulitzer Prize for false reporting on the Russia-gate? Is that the same organisation? I think it is,” he said, turning to Trump. “I think it is.”
Turning to Trump, Musk added, “I think the judge just ruled against the New York Times for their lies about the Russia-gate hoax and they may have to give back their Pulitzer Prize. That New York Times, let’s move on.”
Furthermore, when White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was asked about concerns regarding Musk’s drug use, he avoided the topic, saying, “The drugs we’re concerned about are the drugs pouring across the southern border. Next question.”
Notably, Musk, while classified as a “special government employee”, was exempt from many federal restrictions on drug use.
While SpaceX, one of Musk’s companies, enforces a strict drug-free workplace policy, insiders claim he received advance warnings of random drug tests, casting doubt on the system’s integrity.
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