Elon Musk’s exit this week from leading President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked a firestorm of controversy. A New York Times report alleges the tech mogul’s drug use, including ketamine and ecstasy, may have derailed his political stint, as the Daily Mail reports. The left’s outrage machine is already spinning, but let’s cut through the noise.
Musk, tasked with slashing federal bureaucracy, announced his imminent departure from D.C. on Wednesday via a post on X, the platform he owns. The Times claims that he consumed a daily drug cocktail, including Adderall and psychedelic mushrooms, blurring lines between medicine and recreation. Funny how progressive scribes clutch pearls over personal choices while ignoring border chaos.
As Trump’s aide, Musk aimed to save $2 trillion through DOGE but managed a figure only in the billions, while also slashing thousands of jobs. Insiders say his frequent ketamine use, prescribed for depression, impacted his health and behavior. Actions have consequences, and Musk’s erratic antics perhaps didn’t help his case.
Musk was accused by liberals of flashing a Nazi salute at January rally, fueling critics’ fire. He also brandished a chainsaw at a different conservative gathering, hardly the image of a sober reformer. The woke crowd loves a scandal, but where’s their scrutiny of government bloat?
The Times alleges that Musk partied with drugs at private gatherings here and abroad, basing the claim on texts and interviews. The billionaire mogul previously admitted to biweekly ketamine use, claiming it was medicinal. Transparency matters, but the left’s selective moralizing smells like a political hit job.
SpaceX, Musk’s aerospace giant, enforces a drug-free policy with random tests, yet insiders claim Musk got advance warnings. Meanwhile, Tesla shares tanked during his DOGE tenure, and SpaceX faced launch failures. Success in business doesn’t always translate when it comes to winning bureaucratic knife fights.
Trump, unfazed, called Musk “terrific” and a “genius,” even turning the White House into a veritable Tesla showroom amid protests. The duo’s bromance included UFC nights and rides on Air Force One. Loyalty is rare in politics, but Trump’s support never wavered.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff, dismissed the Times report, focusing instead on DOGE’s fight against “waste, graft, and corruption.” “I don’t have any concerns,” Miller said. While the left obsesses over Musk’s habits, Miller rightly points to the real drug crisis at the border.
“All I can say is that DOGE has done an extraordinary job rooting out systemic waste,” Miller added. He praised Musk’s leadership in saving billions for taxpayers. The media’s drug fixation conveniently ignores DOGE’s mission to dismantle the swamp.
Musk’s personal life added fuel to the fire, with legal battles over custody of his son, X, with ex-partner Grimes. He has brought X into the public limelight, allegedly violating their agreement, and he has faced rumors of fathering a 14th child with influencer Ashley St. Clair. Personal drama shouldn’t eclipse policy goals, but the left loves a soap opera.
While at DOGE, Musk clashed with Cabinet members and sometimes insulted opponents, showing frustration with bureaucratic hurdles. He compared DOGE to a “way of life, like Buddhism,” revealing his disillusionment. Governing isn’t tweeting, and Musk learned that the hard way.
In his X post, Musk thanked Trump for the opportunity to cut wasteful spending. “The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time,” he wrote. His optimism is admirable, but results matter more than rhetoric in the fight against big government.
Musk, Trump’s largest campaign donor, regularly appeared with his son at the Oval Office and Cabinet meetings. His close ties to Trump, including at joint events, made him a MAGA icon. Yet, his DOGE struggles show that even titans stumble when tackling entrenched power.
Trump and Musk planned a Friday press conference to highlight DOGE’s work, with the president saying, “He will always be with us, helping all the way.” The president’s gratitude is clear, but Musk’s exit signals a pivot. Smart leaders know when to regroup.
Musk voiced disappointment in Trump’s recent "big, beautiful" bill, hinting at a desire to step back from politics. The MAGA base needs fighters, not part-timers, and Musk’s departure leaves DOGE’s future uncertain. Principles over personalities must guide the conservative cause.
