Trump shrugs off Musk's reported drug use
President Trump said Friday he was not aware of Elon Musk's reported drug use but indicated he was not troubled by it.
'No, I wasn't,' Trump told reporters when asked if he was aware of Musk's regular drug use.
'I think he's fantastic. I think Elon is a fantastic guy,' Trump added. 'I'm not troubled by anything with Elon.'
The president went on to praise Musk for his work leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which sought to slash the size and scope of government. Musk's last day as a special government employee was Friday.
The New York Times reported that Musk told people during the campaign he was using ketamine so often that it was impacting his bladder, along with utilizing psychedelic mushrooms and taking ecstasy.
The report also cited photos and messages with people who knew Musk and noted he would travel every day with a box containing 20 pills. Some of the pills were marked as Adderall, according to the Times.
Musk himself was asked about the report earlier in the day. He did not directly address its content, instead attacking The New York Times.
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