Elon Musk’s White House Role Under Scrutiny: Trump Weighs In on Drug Allegations
US President Donald Trump addressed the swirling rumors about Elon Musk’s alleged drug use while affiliated with the White House, offering a cautious and somewhat surprising response. When asked on June 9 whether Musk had brought drugs into the White House, Trump said, “I really don’t know. I don’t think so. I hope not.”
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The remarks come after a May report by The New York Times citing unnamed sources claimed Musk had used recreational substances like ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 campaign period. However, the timeline and details remain murky, with no clear evidence that these activities occurred during Musk’s government service.
From Allies to Adversaries: The Trump-Musk Fued
Once considered close allies, Trump and Musk’s relationship has noticeably soured in recent months. The falling out reportedly began when Musk publicly criticized Trump’s major federal spending bill — a move that reportedly led Musk to resign from his government post, where he was assigned to oversee expenditure cuts.
Despite the tensions, Trump downplayed any drastic repercussions, especially concerning Musk’s Starlink internet service at the White House. “I don’t think we’ll be doing that with Starlink, it’s a good service,” Trump assured reporters. On Musk’s Tesla vehicle, Trump joked, “I may move the Tesla around a little bit. I have a lot of locations—I don’t know what to do with them all.”
Verbal Clash with Treasury Secretary Confirmed
Trump also addressed rumors of a confrontation between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. While confirming a heated argument took place, he clarified that it did not escalate physically. “They did have an argument, but I didn’t see a lot of physicality there,” Trump explained.
Trump Softens Toward Elon Musk
Despite recent public disputes, Trump seemed to soften his tone toward Musk, expressing goodwill. “I just wish him well. Very well, actually,” he said when asked about his current opinion of the Tesla, SpaceX, and X CEO.
As the drama unfolds between two of the most high-profile figures in tech and politics, many eyes remain on what will come next for Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
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