Overview

• The New York Times report alleges Musk used ketamine daily and mixed it with Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms during Donald Trump’s campaign, based on private messages and interviews with more than a dozen associates.
• At the Friday briefing, Musk deflected Fox News’ Peter Doocy, refusing to confirm or deny the Times’ account of his drug use.
• He challenged the newspaper’s credibility by referencing its Pulitzer Prize for 'Russiagate' coverage and urged the paper to return the award after a recent court decision.
• The confrontation coincided with the conclusion of Musk’s role as a special government employee at the Department of Government Efficiency.
• The exchange highlights Musk’s ongoing clashes with mainstream media outlets as he maintains an influential public and political presence.