‘Big-time drug addict': Trump goes off on Musk amid feud

Donald Trump allegedly called Elon Musk a “drug addict” even before the Tesla boss shared a series of scathing X posts about the US President.

Published on: Jun 8, 2025, 08:25:56 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud began before the Tesla boss shared a series of shocking X posts slamming the US President. The Washington Post reported that before this, Trump told insiders that Musk was a “big-time drug addict.”

‘Big-time drug addict': Trump goes off on Musk amid feud (AP)

Trump reportedly warned insiders at the White House to be careful with Musk, and even asked JD Vance to “be cautious” while opening up about the fallout. Musk has been accused of alienating key members of the White House staff, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, and even quarrelling with Cabinet members. He allegedly even got involved in a physical confrontation with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after Trump supported Bessent’s choice for acting IRS commissioner over the X owner’s suggestion. Trump later referred to the physical fight as “too much.”

Does Elon Musk use drugs?

Musk previously faced scrutiny over reports of extensive drug use during his 130-day stint as head of DOGE in the Trump administration, with a New York Times investigation citing sources as claiming he often used ketamine during the 2024 campaign and into his tenure in Washington, which resulted in a bladder damage. The report also alleged that he used ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and a daily regimen of approximately 20 pills, including Adderall.

Musk previously acknowledged that he used ketamine under medical supervision. In a 2024 interview, he said, “I really don’t like doing illegal drugs,” and added that he took “a small amount once every other week” to manage depression. However, those close to Musk claimed his drug use was heavier than he admitted,

Meanwhile, Musk later went on to delete the scathing X posts against Trump, including one in which he claimed the President is in the Epstein files. In a now-deleted X post, Musk wrote, “Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!” He added, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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