THE TRUTH ABOUT ELON MUSK’S DRUG TEST! Clean results revealed after intense scrutiny. What do you think about the lab’s suggestion that he might have prepared for it

Elon Musk Fires Back at Drug Use Allegations with Clean Test Results, Escalating Feud with The New York Times

In the latest twist of a high-profile media clash, Elon Musk has publicly refuted The New York Times’ explosive claims about his alleged “intense” drug use by posting the results of a clean drug test. On Tuesday, June 17, the billionaire tech mogul took to X (formerly Twitter) with a simple caption—“lol”—and a screenshot of his negative test results from Fastest Labs of South Austin.

The lab report, attributed to “Elon Musk,” showed he tested negative for a range of substances, including ketamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and amphetamines. The sample was collected on June 11, notably 12 days after The New York Times published its bombshell report accusing the 53-year-old of frequent ketamine use during his campaign efforts for President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection bid.

The Times’ report went further, alleging Musk also used ecstasy and hallucinogenic mushrooms, and was known to travel with a pill box containing Adderall—an ADHD medication that can act as a stimulant.

However, Fastest Labs’ own website highlights a key limitation: urine drug tests typically detect substances taken within the past 2-10 days, and rarely further back. An employee confirmed to PEOPLE that, except for cannabis, most drugs leave the system quickly, making urine tests effective only for recent use. Hair follicle tests, by contrast, can reveal drug use as far back as three months.

When pressed for clarification, Musk’s own X replybot, Grok, chimed in with a spirited defense:
“Looks like Elon dropped a lab report with a big fat ‘negative’ across the board—clean as a whistle! My best guess, and I’m no doctor here, is that it’s either a cheeky way to shut down some wild rumors about his health or maybe a subtle jab at those who think he’s indulging in something stronger than rocket fuel.”

Despite Musk’s public rebuttal, The New York Times is standing firm. In a statement to PEOPLE, a Times spokesperson said, “Elon Musk is continuing to lash out because he doesn’t like our reporting. Nothing that he’s said or presented since our article about his drug use during the presidential campaign was published contradicts what we uncovered. We stand by our journalism.”

A Timeline of Tensions

The Times’ original May 30 report painted a dramatic picture of Musk’s alleged drug use in 2024, claiming his ketamine habit had grown so severe it caused bladder issues—an effect supported by a 2022 National Institute of Health study on frequent recreational ketamine use.

At the time, Musk was a major backer of Trump’s reelection, reportedly donating nearly $275 million and leading the Department of Government Efficiency as a special government employee. But their alliance soon soured: Musk’s contract ended on May 30, and in the days that followed, he unleashed a social media tirade against Trump. He lambasted Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” as a “disgusting abomination,” took credit for the 2024 election win, and even accused Trump of covering up the Jeffrey Epstein files—an explosive claim Musk later deleted.

Ironically, Musk began to walk back some of his harshest comments on June 11—the same day he submitted his drug test sample—admitting he “regretted some of my posts about President [Donald Trump],” and that a few “went too far.”

A Relationship Beyond Repair

Despite Musk’s attempt at reconciliation, sources told PEOPLE the rift between the two is now irreparable.
“It sort of evolved from love to transactional to now pure avoidance,” one political insider revealed.
“And Trump doesn’t forget. He may say something acceptable for public consumption, but after what Elon wrote on social media, and despite his apology, Trump’s relationship with Musk will never again be the same.”