• Elon Musk shared his negative drug test results in response to allegations of drug use.
• He publicly challenged The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to undergo drug tests.
• Musk emphasized past ketamine use for treatment but denies any current drug use.
• The New York Times maintains its reporting on Musk's substance use during his advisory role.
• Musk’s exchanges with the media come amid tensions following a fallout with Donald Trump.

Elon Musk publicly shared the results of his recent drug test, which confirmed negative results for several substances, including ketamine, cocaine, and amphetamines. He posted the test results on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), captioning it with a dismissive "lol" to refute allegations about his drug use, particularly during the 2024 election campaign. This action followed a New York Times report that claimed Musk used a “cocktail of substances” while serving as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, suggesting extensive use of drugs including ketamine and ecstasy, which Musk firmly denied, stating, “I am NOT taking drugs! The New York Times was lying their ass off,” according to Indiatimes and aa.

In a display of defiance against what he calls "fake journalists," Musk challenged the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to take drug tests and publish their results as well. He criticized the media for their reporting, asserting that the claims made about him were false and exaggerated. Musk's challenge comes as he claimed that urine tests are not a complete reflection of drug use, particularly because they typically only detect drugs used within a narrow timeframe, as stated by experts, according to Indiatimes and The Hill.

The New York Times has stood by its reporting, emphasizing that Musk’s public outbursts do not change the facts presented in their article. They alleged that Musk used enough ketamine to affect his bladder and suggested that erratic behavior may have influenced his decisions. Musk acknowledged past use of prescription ketamine to help with mental health issues but has denied any recent use, according to Indiatimes and Indiatimes.