Elon Musk responds loud and clear to The New York Times’ accusation about drug use: “I tried ketamine”
Elon Musk has hit back at reports published by The New York Times, categorically denying that he is currently using drugs. According to the US newspaper, the businessman allegedly used ketamine, ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms during the 2024 campaign in support of Donald Trump, even suffering side effects such as bladder problems. In addition, the newspaper claimed that Musk had traveled with a box of pills and that it is unclear whether he continued to use substances after taking over the leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).On Saturday, Musk responded directly via his social network X, accusing the media outlet of lying: "I'm not doing drugs! The New York Times was blatantly lying," he wrote. He clarified that he tried ketamine in the past under medical prescription, and that he shared it publicly on X at the time. […]
