Musk's Downfall Blamed on Drugs? Tesla Boss LAUGHS Off Wild Report
Elon Musk has fired back at bombshell drug abuse claims, mocking The New York Times and calling the report a "hit job." But insiders aren't staying quiet — they allege Musk was on a cocktail of ketamine, ecstasy, and more during his Trump-linked political push. From erratic stage antics to drug test controversies, the story's got it all. Watch now for the full breakdown of Musk's political meltdown and the shocking allegations fueling it.
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