Global billionaire Elon Musk is again facing rumors of drug abuse, and he once again defended himself on the X platform.
Talk Show Spark
The trigger came from a recent segment by American talk show host Bill Maher, with a subtle jab at Musk:
"Musk, I know this isn't like you, but I understand you were hurt in your previous relationship (referring to Musk's falling out with Trump), so you healed yourself in a bad way. We all know you did electric cars, reusable rockets, and brain chips before Trump, but after breaking up with Trump, you got addicted to drugs... You're still trying to get back together with Trump, it's not worth it. We want to see that genius boy, you've grown up now, and you might even start having kids."
Musk's "drug use" topic subsequently dominated the X platform's US trending list.
Musk Angrily Refutes "I Really Haven't Used Drugs"
Perhaps having had enough, Musk replied to the talk show video on X:
I am not on drugs, oh my God.
The New York Times has previously reported multiple times that Musk might have been exposed to ketamine, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms, potentially causing bladder issues, citing anonymous sources who claimed he "relied on off-prescription drugs during his highest stress periods".
Previously, during a heated exchange between Trump and Musk, it was rumored that Trump even called Musk a "big-time drug addict" during their conversation.
Musk previously revealed that after publicly smoking marijuana on the Joe Rogan Podcast in 2018, SpaceX underwent three years of random drug testing at NASA's request, and he tested negative every time, claiming he has no drug habits and doesn't even drink alcohol.
The New York Times responded by stating they have "multiple internal sources and documents" supporting the report of Musk's drug abuse. Medical experts note that prescription ketamine can be used to treat severe depression but differs vastly from recreational drug use quantities.
