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SpaceX Releases Video in Response to Elon Musk Drug Allegations

Musk Denies Claims, Attributes Behavior to Sleep Deprivation Amid Heavy Workload

  • SpaceX released a video of a 2017 staff meeting featuring Elon Musk, in response to allegations of Musk's drug use reported by the Wall Street Journal.
  • Musk denies the allegations and attributes his behavior in the video to sleep deprivation due to heavy work requirements.
  • The Wall Street Journal report suggested Musk was under the influence of drugs during the meeting, based on his delayed arrival, slurred speech, and use of strong language.
  • Musk has agreed to undergo random drug testing for three years after a previous incident in 2018, with no evidence of drug or alcohol use found.
  • SpaceX is under scrutiny as it is a government contractor to NASA, with the exclusive right to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
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