Elon Musk has reacted vehemently to an article in the New York Times claiming that the billionaire would regularly consume drugs, including ketamine and ecstasy. It denies everything and accuses the publication of lies.
Elon Musk denies charges of drug use: Getty
Elon Musk responded on the X platform on Saturdays in an article published by the New York Times, which states that the entrepreneur consumes large amounts of prohibited or controlled substances, such as ketamine, ecstasy, hallucinogenic fungi and prescribed drugs.
“To be clear, I don't take drugs! New York Times minds. I tried recipe ketamine a few years ago and I said this on X, so there is nothing new. Helps you to go over the dark periods but I haven't taken since then“Wrote Musk, the richest man in the world, on his X account, quoted by Agerpres.
Musk, critic to the New York Times
Since Friday, at a common press conference with Donald Trump, Musk indirectly rejected the accusations, avoiding commenting them directly. Instead, it has attacked the credibility of the publication.
“Are we talking about New York Times? Let's move on to“He said, referring to what other lies published by the newspaper, including the relationships between Donald Trump and Russia.
Controversial article: drugs and election campaign
In the article published on Friday, New York Times states that during the election campaign, Elon Musk would have frequently consumed ketamine, an anesthetic with stimulating effects, but also ecstasy, hallucinogenic fungi and other prescribed drugs.
In the same context, a reporter asked Donald Trump if he knew about Musk's alleged drug use. Trump replied: “I wasn't“, Adding immediately:”I think Elon is a fantastic guy. He has done a fantastic job and will not be easy to replace. ”
Musk, about ketamine: “It helps me work more efficiently”
Previously, Musk acknowledged that he used small doses of ketamine, prescribed medically, to combat depressive states. He claims that this substance helped him to be more productive at work.
