Sources: Musk’s drug use grew during the election campaign

Teslagrundaren Elon Musk announced on Wednesday that he was leaving politics, after being one of Donald Trump’s most important allies on the way to the presidential post. Musk donated close to SEK 3 billion to the campaign and was kidding around several major political meetings in 2024.

According to sources of New York Times That was close to Musk, it was during the same period that the tech billionaire consumed so much ketamine that it began to affect his bladder – a side effect of chronic abuse.

Ketamine is an anesthetic for horses that are also used to treat depression. Musk has previously acknowledged that he has taken the preparation but then said that it was « a small dose » that he must have been prescribed every two weeks.

But according to the New York Times sources, during parts of 2024, it has been an almost daily intake.

X-owner Musk should Reportedly, they have also taken party faith ecstasy, psychedelic fungi and ADHD medicine Adderall containing amphetamine.

Elon Musk and his lawyer have not commented on the claims. During a press conference with President Trump on Friday, Musk asked questions about the New York Times reporting. Musk then questioned the newspaper’s credibility and told the reporter to « move on ».

The White House has also declined to comment on the information.