Elon Musk appeared with a visible black eye during a recent press conference at the Oval Office, sparking curiosity and speculation about the cause of the injury. When questioned, Musk attributed the black eye to a playful incident involving his young son, X.
During the event, Musk was also confronted about reports concerning his alleged drug use, specifically ketamine. He dismissed the accusations and criticized the credibility of the publication reporting on the matter. Musk questioned the reliability of the source by referencing its past controversies, including inaccurate coverage related to Russiagate.
Addressing the visible injury, Musk humorously refuted rumors linking the black eye to an altercation similar to the French 'slapgate' incident, stating, "I wasn't anywhere near France. I was just walking around with little X, and I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face,' and he did. Turns out even a five-year-old punching you in the face actually does." Former President Donald Trump, present at the press meeting, expressed skepticism about the explanation involving Musk's son.
The incident and Musk's candid responses have spurred widespread discussion on social media, with speculation ranging from concerns about his well-being to debates over the veracity of the drug use allegations. Despite these discussions, Musk maintained his stance and addressed the questions with a mix of levity and skepticism.
