Elon Musk is said to have used drugs far more intensively than previously known, according to a new revelation in The New York Times.
Affected his bladder
The newspaper claims the billionaire took large amounts of ketamine and other narcotics while he was a close ally of Donald Trump during last year’s election campaign.
Musk reportedly said he was taking so much ketamine it was affecting his bladder and traveled with daily medication box containing about 20 pills while campaigning for US President Trump in 2024, writes the New York Times.
Musk is also said to have taken ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms.
Unpredictable behavior
It is unclear whether Musk was under the influence of drugs when he became a regular guest at the White House earlier this year.
However, he is said to have displayed unpredictable behavior, insulted government members, and gestured like a Nazi.
American protesters with a poster of the Elon Musk salute in Minnesota during the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests, April 20205. Photo: Flickr / Chad Davis
Meanwhile, Musk’s family life has reportedly become increasingly turbulent, with overlapping romantic relationships and private legal battles related to his growing number of children.
Musk and his lawyer have not responded to the newspaper’s inquiries about the allegations of drug use and his private life.
Previously, Musk has said he was prescribed ketamine for depression and that he took it about every other week.
The White House has not responded to questions about whether they have asked Musk to take drug tests.