SpaceX Releases Video in Response to Elon Musk Drug Allegations
Musk Denies Claims, Attributes Behavior to Sleep Deprivation Amid Heavy Workload
- SpaceX released a video of a 2017 staff meeting featuring Elon Musk, in response to allegations of Musk's drug use reported by the Wall Street Journal.
- Musk denies the allegations and attributes his behavior in the video to sleep deprivation due to heavy work requirements.
- The Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was under the influence of drugs during the meeting, based on his delayed arrival, slurred speech, and use of strong language.
- Musk has agreed to undergo random drug testing for three years after a previous incident in 2018, with no evidence of drug or alcohol use found.
- SpaceX is under scrutiny as it is a government contractor to NASA, with the exclusive right to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.