Musk allegedly used drugs heavily while in White House adviser role

Elon Musk engaged in extensive drug consumption while serving as one of Donald Trump's closest advisers, taking ketamine so frequently it caused bladder problems and traveling with a daily supply of about 20 pills, according to claims made by the New York Times.

- Joseph Gedeon

The world's richest man regularly consumed ketamine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms during his rise to political prominence, anonymous sources familiar with his activities told the New York Times.

His drug use reportedly intensified as he donated $275m (£204m) to Trump's presidential campaign and later wielded significant power through his role at the "department of government efficiency" (Doge).

Musk announced his departure from government service on Wednesday evening, months after exhibiting erratic behavior including insulting cabinet members and making a Nazi-like salute at a political rally.