Yikes… Elon Musk looked like he was on something during his press conference with Trump today. This comes after the NYT reported that his drug use was far more extensive than previously reported…

Eyebrows were raised and cameras were rolling as Elon Musk appeared visibly disoriented during a joint press conference with former President Donald Trump this afternoon, sparking a wave of speculation and concern across social media and news outlets.

Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was invited to speak alongside Trump at the National Business and Innovation Summit, where both figures were expected to discuss future collaborations on U.S. manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and national infrastructure. Instead, the spotlight quickly turned to Musk’s erratic behavior.

Observers noted that Musk seemed unusually distracted, slurred some of his words, and at times struggled to follow the conversation. At one point, he appeared to stare blankly into space as Trump answered a reporter’s question about economic growth, prompting murmurs from the press gallery.

The moment took on new weight as it followed closely on the heels of a New York Times exposé published just this morning, which alleges that Musk’s history of drug use has been “far more extensive and prolonged than previously understood.”

According to the report, several current and former associates of Musk spoke on the condition of anonymity, claiming that the billionaire’s use of substances such as ketamine, LSD, and MDMA extended beyond recreational experimentation and had occasionally impacted his professional conduct.

The article also suggests that some board members at his companies expressed concern about the frequency and setting of Musk’s alleged drug use, particularly during key business negotiations and product launches.

Neither Musk nor representatives from Tesla, SpaceX, or X (formerly Twitter) have issued a formal response to the NYT report as of press time. However, a brief comment from a spokesperson for the Musk-owned media platform X simply stated: “This is nothing more than politically motivated gossip timed to distract from Mr. Musk’s ongoing work to advance American innovation.”

Donald Trump, meanwhile, did not directly acknowledge Musk’s apparent state during the conference, instead praising him as “a brilliant mind, a job creator, and a true American original.” Trump did not take questions about Musk’s condition.

Reaction online was swift, with #Elon and #MuskOnSomething trending within the hour. Political commentators and mental health professionals alike took to social media to express concern, some urging Musk to address the reports publicly and transparently.

“This isn’t a partisan issue,” tweeted former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin. “If Elon Musk is under the influence at public events with political leaders, that’s a serious national and business concern.”

Meanwhile, Tesla shares closed down 4.8% following the press conference, amid growing investor unease.

It remains to be seen whether Musk will respond directly or whether this marks the beginning of broader scrutiny into the health and behavior of one of the most powerful and unpredictable figures in tech.