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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
After Drug Allegations, Elon Musk Arrives at His Own Goodbye Party With a Black Eye and a Bizarre Excuse
In the wake of damning new drug allegations, Elon Musk showed up at his own farewell party from the White House sporting a black eye and an even stranger excuse for it. As the New York Times and other outlets report, the billionaire claimed during his Oval Office goodbye shindig that he'd gotten a visible shiner from his five-year-old son, who has the extraordinary name X Æ A-12 and is generally known as X. "I was just horsing around with little X, and I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face,'" the billionaire said when a reporter asked about the bruise. "And he did!" Though there's no particular reason to believe he's not telling the truth, the new drug allegations, which came in another NYT report about Musk's time stumping for Donald Trump last fall, may prove to be another blow to the Tesla chief's already-shaky credibility. It's easy to speculate that the shiner came from an adult-sized fist. New reporting by the Daily Mail claims that Musk came to blows with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this year, and this there's been ample speculation this week about a rift between Musk and Trump political adviser Stephen Miller, following Miller's wife leaving the Trump fold to work for Musk. Of course, this is all in the context of the NYT's reporting, based on sources close to the multi-hyphenate's activities on the campaign trail, that Musk — who has been open about taking ketamine for therapeutic purposes and has allegedly been known to use psychedelics and cocaine — has been doing way more drugs than previously reported. According to those sources, Musk was not only using ecstasy and taking magic mushrooms while he was preaching Trump's virtues to the nation, but also revealed to others in his orbit that he had developed bladder problems from his frequent ketamine use. The 53-year-old, who was also reportedly seen carrying a daily pill organizer chock-full of at least 20 pharmaceutical drugs including Adderall, was also, per that NYT story, being tipped off ahead of his government-mandated SpaceX drug tests — though as we've noted, only ecstasy would show up on a standard panel. Notably, little X also made an appearance in that piece, which added that Musk seemed to enjoy having the child with him as much as possible — including on the campaign trail, which according to the NYT's sources coincided with his alleged uptick in drug use. There's no reason to believe that Musk was lying about his and Claire "Grimes" Boucher's eldest child punching him in the face — but if he was on ketamine when it happened, it could well have resulted in a K-O. More on family feuds: Elon Musk's Dad Slams His Son's Whimpering Failure at Politics
Russia Today
2 days ago
- Health
- Russia Today
Musk explains his black eye
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk raised a lot of eyebrows when he appeared at a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Friday with what appeared to be a black eye. The event was dedicated to the tech billionaire's departure from his leadership role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a task force aimed at cutting wasteful US federal spending. When asked about what had happened to his eye by journalists, Musk replied that he had been 'horsing around' with his son, 'Lil X.' 'I said go ahead and punch me in the face and he did,' the entrepreneur recalled. 'I did not really feel much at the time, and then I guess it bruises up.' Trump said that he did not notice Musk's black eye until it was mentioned by the journalists. 'X could do it. If you knew X, he could do it,' the president added. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also joked that he 'was not anywhere near France' when his injury happened, in a nod to an incident earlier this week in which France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron, slapped President Emmanuel Macron in the face in front of cameras as the pair was about to exit a plane during a visit to Vietnam. On Thursday, the New York Times published a report, citing unnamed sources, who claimed that Musk has been consuming an alarming amount of drugs, including taking ketamine 'often, sometimes daily' and mixing it with other drugs, as well as using ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. When asked about the article, the tech billionaire dismissed the NYT, pointing out that it is 'the same publication that got a Pulitzer Prize for false reporting on Russiagate.' Trump thanked Musk for his work in charge of DOGE, while the Tesla and SpaceX CEO assured that his departure is 'not the end' of the agency. 'I will continue to be visiting here and be a friend and adviser to the president,' Musk said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Musk tells reporter why he had a black eye at Oval Office goodbye event
Elon Musk said the black eye he was sporting in his Oval Office goodbye May 30 came from "horsing around" with his 5-year-old son, X. "I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face.' And he did it," Musk said. The Oval Office event effectively ended Musk's role as a special government employee, though he said he hoped to continue advising President Donald Trump as requested. The black eye prompted immediate speculation on social media. Musk's 14 children have been a source of fascination as he stepped into the public spotlight to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, with X spending weeks tagging along in the Oval Office and around Capitol Hill. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Musk explains his black eye at Oval Office goodbye
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Elon Musk's 'trusted companion' casts doubt on his black eye excuse and implies he's 'particularly vulnerable'
Elon Musk 's own AI system is not convinced by his claim that his five-year-old son gave him a black eye. The billionaire, 53, showed up to his Oval Office farewell on Friday with a noticeable bruise under his right eye, claiming his five-year-old son, X, caused it. 'We were horsing around and I told him to punch me in the face,' Musk said. 'Turns out a five-year-old can punch, actually. I didn't really feel much at the time.' But when asked if a child that age could actually give a grown man a black eye, Musk's own AI, Grok, was skeptical. 'It is possible, but unlikely,' the chatbot replied. While a child can generate enough force in just the right spot, Grok added, 'It's rare without unusual circumstances, like the adult being particularly vulnerable.' Asked what might make a 53-year-old man 'particularly vulnerable,' Grok cited fragile skin, underlying medical conditions or the influence of alcohol or drugs. Musk has described Grok as a 'truth-seeker' and often praises it as the 'funniest' AI chatbot available. He's even deployed it internally, using it to analyze data for the DOGE team and to support work at Tesla and SpaceX. Grok explained that 'a child's smaller fist and weaker muscles make it harder to deliver enough force consistently.' 'Factors like angle, surprise or an adult's pain tolerance also matter,' the chatbot added. 'If a kid lands a lucky shot say, with a toy or knuckle, damage is more plausible.' The factors that would make a grown man vulnerable to a punch from a child would be things like aging skin, because it is thinner. Other suggestions from Grok included 'being intoxicated or on medications that impair coordination or thin the blood could amplify the effect of a small impact.' Musk did not shy away from discussing the bruise and even jokingly linked the black eye to shock video that emerged this week of French President Emmanuel Macron appearing to be slapped by his wife Brigitte, saying he 'wasn't anywhere near France.' The remarks came after Musk was confronted by an explosive New York Times report that alleged he was using a cocktail of drugs on the campaign trail including ketamine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. Musk slammed the reporting as he spoke alongside Trump at the farewell, saying people 'can't trust' the Times and said he was 'moving on' from the controversy. Trump thanked Musk for his work at the Department of Government Efficiency as his five-month stint in office came to an end, and added that Musk would be ' going back and forth' between the White House and private life. The billionaire was handed a large key by Trump before vowing that DOGE's work slashing the federal government's spending would not end with him leaving. While Musk stunned the public with the black eye on Friday, he was bruised the night before while delivering SpaceX's ambitious plan to colonize Mars. He hosted a conference while standing on a giant stage, making the bruise less visible. During the event, Musk said SpaceX aims to launch its first crewed Starship mission to the Red Planet in 2026, with a Tesla Optimus robot on board. 'Launching two years later, we would be sending humans, assuming the first missions are successful,' said Musk. The initial crewed launches would likely involve a small number of early settlers, focusing on building and troubleshooting infrastructure on the Martian surface. The ambitious plan hinges on the development of next-generation Starships, which Musk said will feature nine engines, improved heat shields and increased payload capacity. He also revealed that SpaceX's assembly facility in Texas will eventually produce 1,000 Starships a year, describing it as 'the biggest structure in the world,' designed to enable millions of people to travel to Mars.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Elon Musk reveals truth behind his mystery black eye during White House farewell & jokes he ‘wasn't near Macron's wife'
ELON Musk had a black eye as he said his final goodbyes to President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency. The Tesla founder opened up about the reason behind his bizarre appearance and cracked a joke about President Emmanuel Macron's wife as Trump thanked him for the 130 days of work. 4 4 4 4 At the beginning of their final press conference, Trump played a clip from CNBC where an anchor proclaimed that personal income has skyrocketed and tripled expectations. The president then looked on Musk with pride as he listed the billionaire's achievements, which included slashing many offshore projects said to be funded by USAID. "He's an incredible patriot," Trump said after fuming about how the media criticized Musk. Musk wore a black t-shirt with the words "The Dogefather" in the style of The Godfather emblazoned on the front as he smiled and nodded at Trump's words. Zoomed-in pictures of the billionaire showed he had a black eye. Fans shared their concern for the Tesla founder and questioned what had left the painful-looking mark. "Does Elon Musk have a black eye in the Oval Office right now?" wrote one viewer on X. "Oh man, I can't wait for the conspiracy theories." "Is no one going to ask why Elon Musk has a black eye," said another person. Another person wrote, "What is up with Elon Musk having a black eye at today's White House Conference with President Trump?" A reporter eventually asked Musk about his eye, and the billionaire quickly joked that he had been "nowhere near France," appearing to poke fun at Macron's wife Brigitte after she was seen slapping her husband. He then revealed that his five-year-old son X had accidentally hit him when the two were playing. Earlier this week, Musk confirmed that he would soon be stepping down from his position and thanked the White House for having him. "The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government," he said in the post. Trump confirmed that Friday would be Musk's last day, but insisted that the tech billionaire would "always be helping all the way." Questions still remain over who will lead the department in Musk's absence, but White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt suggested it would be a group effort. Musk made a lofty vow to save the government $1 trillion, and claims that DOGE has already slashed $160 billion in spending. He's also had a slew of viral moments since joining Trump's campaign, like when he held up a massive "chainsaw for bureaucracy" on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference. In one presser with Trump, Musk set up a makeshift Tesla dealership outside the White House where the president gushed about the "computer" inside the cars. And several times he was seen in the Oval Office with his four-year-old son X Æ A-Xii, whom he shares with his estranged ex Grimes. Trump has been teasing Musk's exit for some time now, and has stressed that he wished he could have the billionaire's help in the cabinet full time. However, Musk has said that he needs to return to his various companies like SpaceX and Tesla to keep operations moving along. Donald Trump and Elon Musk's complicated relationship Former president Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's relationship started rocky, but the pair have since reconciled, with Musk fully endorsing Trump and interviewing him on X Spaces on August 12. In 2022, Elon Musk and Donald Trump publicly feuded on X, then still known as Twitter. Trump called Musk a liar and "bulls**t artist" during a rally in Alaska. "Elon is not going to buy Twitter," Trump said at the time. "You know, he said the other day, 'I've never voted for a Republican.' I said, 'I didn't know that - you told me you voted for me. So he's another bulls**t artist, but he's not going to be buying it." In response to Trump's critiques, the SpaceX founder clapped back. "I don't hate the man, but it's time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset," Musk posted. Musk also went on to buy X months later. The X owner said he had previously voted mostly for Democrats since becoming a United States citizen in 2002. Musk initially backed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to be the Republican Party's presidential nominee. "My preference for the 2024 presidency is someone sensible and centrist," Musk wrote on X in 2022. "I had hoped that would [be] the case for the Biden administration, but have been disappointed so far." His shift in political parties might be attributed to his plummeting relationship with President Joe Biden who didn't invite Musk to the 2021 White House electric vehicle summit. Despite their past issues, Trump and Musk's relationship took a turn in March after they met at Mar-a-Lago. Trump was also previously against electric vehicles but has since changed his stance. "I'm for electric cars," he said at a rally earlier this month. "I have to be, because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice." Following the assassination attempt at Trump's rally in July, Musk announced his support for the former president. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," Musk wrote on X after the shooting. During a recent press conference, Trump spoke highly of Musk. "I respect Elon a lot. He respects me," he said. "Elon, more than almost anybody I know, he loves this country. He loves the concept of this country, but like me, he says this country is in big trouble, it's in tremendous danger." Musk has been pictured at events at Mar-a-Lago and the UFC, buddying up with Trump. Trump selected Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency - a taskforce aimed at cutting bureaucracy.
