Overview

• Musk shared on June 17 a urine test conducted on June 11 by Fastest Labs of South Austin that showed negative results for 22 substances including ketamine, cocaine and amphetamines.
• The test came 12 days after The New York Times reported he had routinely used ketamine, ecstasy and magic mushrooms on the 2024 campaign trail.
• The New York Times responded that Musk’s disclosure does not contradict its earlier findings and that it continues to stand by its reporting.
• Musk exited his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency in late May and is locked in a public spat with President Donald Trump over the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'
• Experts caution that urine drug screens detect substances only within a 2–10-day window, limiting their ability to verify past use.