What's wrong with Elon Musk's eye? Black bruise seen at Trump presser amid health reports

Elon Musk had an apparent black bruise near his eye as the billionaire attended his final press conference as President Donald Trump's special adviser

Updated on: May 31, 2025, 24:07:46 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Elon Musk had an apparent black bruise near his eye as the billionaire attended his final press conference as President Donald Trump's special adviser on Friday. The ‘black eye’ sparked concerns. Neither Musk nor the White House have addressed the concerns yet. This comes hours after the New York Times made some explosive claims about the Tesla CEO's alleged drug addiction.

Elon Musk was spotted with a black eye on Friday (REUTERS)

The black eye’s appearance coincides with the NYT report, which claimed Musk used ketamine so frequently that it damaged his bladder, alongside ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and Adderall. While ketamine bladder syndrome is a documented condition, it does not cause facial bruising.

The report’s timing amplified speculation, but no credible source confirms the black eye as a direct result of drug use. Reacting to the report, Musk simply said: ‘Let’s move on'.

He further added that people ‘can’t trust' the Times.

Meanwhile, several social media users wondered what was wrong with Elon Musk's eye.

“Why is Elon Musk’s right eye, black and blue??????” one person asked on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“What happened to Elon, appears he has a black eye on his right,” a second person asked on social media.

“Yoo did Elon Musk get straight up punched in the face? That’s a left hook black eye if I’ve ever seen one. Might explain his delayed talk?” another user speculated.

Musk, meanwhile, told reporters that his stepping down is not the end of DOGE. “It's only the beginning,” he added. The 53-year-old promised ‘the DOGE team will only grow stronger over time’.

“He’s going to be back and forth,” President Trump added. “I’ve got a feeling.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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