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Footage of Elon Musk’s farewell with Trump sparks a wave of drug-related theories after recent NYT allegations.
As social media users dissect every frame of Elon Musk’s final appearance in the Oval Office, questions swirl about his erratic gestures and visible discomfort during Donald Trump’s speech.
The speculation comes on the heels of serious reporting about the tech mogul’s alleged drug use.
In images shared widely on X, Musk can be seen rolling his eyes, twitching his head, and making unusual facial expressions—all while standing next to the president. The short clip has since gone viral.
The @YourAnonCentral account wrote in a post featuring the video:
Elon Musk’s drug abuse is impossible to hide.
Reports of drug use and a combative exchange
Only days earlier, The New York Times reported that Musk had used ketamine, MDMA, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 election campaign—an allegation that quickly spread across U.S. media.
When a Times journalist confronted Musk about the report on Friday, he reportedly responded with hostility and refused to answer the question.
The footage from the Oval Office, posted shortly after, reignited debate. Many online users linked his behavior in the video to the allegations detailed in The New York Times, noting the timing as especially suspect.
Growing scrutiny over Musk’s public behavior
Musk’s farewell from his role in the Trump administration comes amid broader concerns about his erratic public conduct. Earlier this year, critics accused him of making a Nazi-like salute during a Trump election event—another viral moment that drew condemnation.
The White House has not commented on Musk’s behavior during the Oval Office appearance. But as speculation grows online, the combination of leaked video, recent drug use allegations, and Musk’s increasingly unpredictable presence in public continues to fuel debate.
As reported by 20minutos, the moment has become a lightning rod for speculation about one of tech’s most polarizing figures.