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Why Elon Musk shared a copy of urine test results

Black-eyed Elon Musk attacks the New York Times after report on alleged drug use

Elon Musk shared the results of a drug test to refute accusations of drug use during President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, following a New York Times report alleging he used ketamine, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms.
Musk posted results from a June 11 lab test conducted by Fastest Labs of South Austin, Texas, showing negative results for amphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, cannabinoids, and fentanyl.
The New York Times report alleged Musk's drug use was "chronic" and caused bladder issues, with sources claiming he kept narcotics in a daily medication pill box.
Musk previously admitted to using prescription ketamine for mental health issues but denied current use, accusing the newspaper of "lying."
The allegations coincided with Musk's departure from the White House after a 130-day stint as DOGE leader and a subsequent online spat with Trump, which Musk later expressed regret over.