Trump finally addresses claim Elon Musk took drugs while working at the White House
Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump have been embroiled in a public feud after Musk left the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The conflict escalated when Musk criticized Trump’s “big beautiful bill” and later called for his impeachment, even suggesting VP JD Vance should replace him. Trump dismissed Musk as having “lost his mind” and claimed he asked Musk to step down from DOGE, a claim Musk denied as an “obvious lie.”
The tension followed a New York Times report alleging Musk used drugs like ketamine and psychedelics during his time at DOGE or the 2024 campaign. Musk denied the claims, admitting only to trying prescription ketamine years ago. When asked about the allegations, Trump said he “hoped not” but wished Musk well. The feud highlights the deteriorating relationship between the two high-profile figures.
