Elon Musk defended his use of the drug in an interview with Ex-CNN host Don Lemon, pointing to his leadership of Tesla.
Elon Musk defended his prescription for ketamine, saying his usage of the drug helps him alleviate a 'negative chemical mind state' that his usage benefits investors in Tesla, the electric car maker he leads as CEO.Musk made the comments in an hour-long interview with former CNN host Don Lemon, who posted the sometimes contentious conversation Monday on social media, including on Musk's X platform.Tesla didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
'In the interview with Lemon, Musk defended his use of ketamine by pointing to Tesla's value as a publicly held company, suggesting that taking the drug has helped him lead the automaker. 'What matters is execution,' Musk said. 'Tesla is worth about as much as the rest of the car industry combined, from nothing. From an investor's standpoint, if there is something I'm taking, I should keep taking it.'Tesla shares rose 5.8% in Monday morning trading.
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