Elon Musk dodged questions about a report that he used drugs during the campaign during a press conference at the White House — and then tried to shame the newspaper that reported it.
The denial comes after an explosive New York Times report cited multiple sources saying the multi-billionaire was using drugs during Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Fox News Reporter Peter Doocy asked him about it directly.
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"Mr. Musk’s drug consumption went well beyond occasional use," the Times reported. "He told people he was taking so much ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, that it was affecting his bladder, a known effect of chronic use. He took Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. And he traveled with a daily medication box that held about 20 pills, including ones with the markings of the stimulant Adderall, according to a photo of the box and people who have seen it."
Musk avoided directly answering Doocy's question, but instead tied to shame the Times.
"The New York Times. Is that the same publication that got a Pulitzer Prize for false reporting on Russiagate?" he responded.
"Is it the same organization? I think it is. I think it is. It is, but so i think that i think the judge just ruled against the New York Times for their lies about the Russiagate hoax, and that they might have to give back that Pulitzer Prize. That New York Times?
"Let's move on. Okay?"
The newspaper was unable to confirm whether the 53-year-old Musk was taking drugs while working to slash government spending through his Department of Government Efficiency.”