House Oversight Chair Blocks Inquiry into Elon Musk's Ketamine Allegations

Elon Musk has recently come under scrutiny for alleged ketamine use, which he openly admitted using occasionally for depression but denies abusing. A resurfaced video showing Musk seemingly distracted while balancing silverware at a dinner with President Trump fueled speculation about his drug use, which Musk vehemently denied on social media. The New York Times reported that Musk's drug use may be more extensive than publicly acknowledged, prompting some Democrats to seek a congressional inquiry that was blocked by House Oversight Chair Nancy Mace. Musk's split from the Trump administration was marked by his public criticism of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which he called a 'disgusting abomination,' highlighting tensions between the tech mogul and the president. Late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers have mocked both Musk's drug rumors and congressional members' lack of understanding of complex legislation tied to the administration. Musk's AI chatbot Grok controversially suggested the drug use claims might be true, contradicting Musk's public denials and adding to the ongoing debate about his behavior and role in the government.