‘Could explain something': Nicolle Wallace on Elon Musk's reportedly intense drug use
Megan Twohey, New York Times Investigative Reporter joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss her reporting in the New York Times detailing potential drug use by Elon Musk on the 2024 campaign trail while supporting Donald Trump, NBC News has not been able to independently verify the New York Times reporting.
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