Overview

• On June 17, Musk posted an image of a Fastest Labs of South Austin report from his June 11 urine sample showing negative results for more than 20 substances including ketamine, cocaine, ecstasy, and amphetamines.
• The release follows a May 30 New York Times investigation that cited unnamed sources alleging he used a cocktail of drugs while advising President Donald Trump and leading the Department of Government Efficiency.
• Musk mocked the Times report on X with a single-word caption “lol” and accused the newspaper of “lying their ass off” in defending himself against the drug-use claims.
• Drug-testing experts note that urine screens can detect substances only within two to ten days of use, allowing for the possibility that earlier consumption would not appear in a June test.
• He challenged both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal to take and publish their own drug tests, underscoring his broader dispute with major outlets over journalistic accuracy.