Elon Musk's allegations of illegal drug use have reportedly worried executives and directors at Tesla and SpaceX, potentially threatening the stability and future of the tech giants.
wall street journal report Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, is said to be involved in the use of a variety of illegal drugs, including LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, mushrooms and ketamine. The information, which comes from people close to Musk and those who witnessed his drug use, paints an alarming picture of the billionaire's lifestyle choices. Musk has faced some bad news for his comments and tweets, but he says his actions are due to factors such as creativity and mental health issues, not just drug use. There is.
However, this did little to allay growing concerns from his company's executives.
Mr. Musk's drug use often occurs when: private gatherings around the world, high confidentiality is maintained through non-disclosure agreements or phone confiscation at the entrance. It's during these events that Musk is said to have used drugs such as marijuana, LSD, magic mushrooms and ketamine, sometimes in the presence of his brother Kimbal Musk, former Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson and others. Famous people were also present.
The effects of Musk's reported drug use go far beyond personal health concerns. As the leader of a company with significant ties to government contracts and public investments, Musk's possible drug use has serious implications. SpaceX, a key player in the U.S. space program, and Tesla, a leader in the electric vehicle industry, are directly influenced by Musk's public image and actions.
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His drug use could violate federal policy and jeopardize multiple contracts SpaceX has with the U.S. government, some of which require executives to have a certain level of security clearance. There is.
Musk's particular habits are reportedly starting to cause problems within his company. For example, former Tesla board member Linda Johnson Rice was so dissatisfied with Musk's concerns about her erratic behavior and drug use that she chose not to re-elect him to Tesla's board in 2019. It is said that there was not.
On a perhaps more serious level, Mr. Musk's actions raised red flags among federal agencies.
For example, his marijuana use on the Joe Rogan show in 2018 led NASA to require written assurances from SpaceX regarding its compliance with federal drug-free workplace laws, resulting in additional training costs and scandals for the space exploration company. connected.
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At Tesla, the company's code of conduct emphasizes a drug-free workplace, but this rule apparently does not apply to Mr. Musk. Due to its government contract, SpaceX is also subject to drug-free workplace laws.
But investors have consistently overlooked the issues surrounding Mr. Musk and his various eccentricities, including his drug use, especially when Tesla and SpaceX are doing so well. Tesla stock has risen about 1,000 percent over the past five years, despite a decline in 2022. By comparison, the S&P 500 index rose about 86% over the same period. SpaceX's revenue also increased significantly.
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Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering free speech and online censorship issues.
