Did Elon Musk use ketamine, ecstasy drugs? What Donald Trump said – watch video
US President Donald Trump on Monday responded cautiously to recent reports alleging Elon Musk used recreational drugs while advising his administration, calling the claims troubling but unverified.“I really don’t know. I don’t think so,” Trump told reporters on June 9 when asked whether Musk had brought drugs into the White House. “I hope not.”The remark marks Trump’s first major comment on the issue since The New York Times reported in late May that Musk had allegedly used ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms while campaigning with Trump in 2024. The report cited unnamed sources.Musk swiftly responded to the allegations in a post on X: “You can tell immediately that someone is a massive liar if they’re claiming I’m on drugs, as I am one of the most photographed people on Earth and am in meetings 7 days a week!”He added that he underwent random drug testing for nearly three years following a widely-publicized 2018 podcast appearance with Joe Rogan. “Not the slightest trace of drugs or alcohol was found.”USA Today reported it remains unclear whether Musk used any substances while serving in an official capacity. When asked about it on his final day as a special government employee, Musk avoided the question, saying, “Let’s move on.”The drug allegations come amid a broader fallout between Trump and Musk. Their once-close relationship soured after Musk denounced Trump’s tax and spending package as a “disgusting abomination.” Trump retaliated by suggesting he might scale back federal contracts held by Musk’s companies, while Musk hinted that Trump appeared in classified files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Despite the tensions, signs of de-escalation have emerged. Trump took a softer stance when asked about Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink. “It’s a good service,” he said, indicating no plans to discontinue its use at the White House.He also struck a conciliatory note personally, saying: “We had a good relationship, and I just wish him well.” The highly public spat has complicated Republican efforts to pass Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” in Congress, where the GOP holds narrow majorities. However, with Musk deleting earlier posts—some of which had supported impeachment—insiders suggest the billionaire may be ready to mend ties with the president.
