I reported on how, at the end of May, Elon Musk dispensed with accusations made in a New York Times story. It was when he was honored in the Oval Office by President Donald Trump for all the work he had done with DOGE, on the occasion of his departure from official involvement.
It was quite the takedown and very Trumpian, showing Musk may have learned something from the master.
MUST WATCH: @elonmusk COOKS the Fake News New York Times in the Oval Office: 🔥 pic.twitter.com/b3Q15uXPsd
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 30, 2025
READ MORE: Elon and Trump Deliver Humorous Takes on The NY Times and the Infamous ‘Macron Slap’
Elon skewered the Times with a wave of his hand, noting how they won Pulitzers for reporting on Russia collusion. Trump appreciated that one.
The Times report claimed Musk used drugs, including ketamine.
How much was that report worth? They claimed he “exhibited erratic behavior” including “gesturing like a Nazi.” We know how ridiculous that “Nazi” claim was. Musk said he was giving his heart to the crowd after he made a gesture touching his heart and then moving his arm out like a salute/acknowledgement of the audience. But then Democrats and their acolytes in the media termed it a “Nazi salute.”
But now it looks like Elon had dropped another shoe on that report, with what he posted on Tuesday. He posted what appeared to be a clean drug report done on him on June 11 by a lab company in Austin, Texas.
lol pic.twitter.com/pMe3YfXFxS
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2025
The test showed he tested negative for ketamine and a host of other drugs.
He then challenged the Times and the Wall Street Journal to take drug tests and “publish the results,” as he had done.
When asked by reporters, President Donald Trump previously appeared to indicate he hadn’t seen such behavior.
Trump again denies drug rumors about Elon Musk & comments on Elon
“We had a good relationship and I just wish him well, very well actually.” pic.twitter.com/FBp12niwe9
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV) June 9, 2025
Musk previously said that he had been tested randomly for three years as part of his government contract situation and that there was no truth if someone claimed he was on drugs because “I am one of the most photographed people on Earth and am in meetings with a wide array of people 7 days a week!”
The New York Times Communications X account claimed Musk’s report didn’t contradict their reporting, and they said they stand by their “journalism.” I don’t think people think much of that “journalism.”
It looked like there maybe was a reunion in the works between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump after their dustup over the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Musk had reportedly reached out to Vice President JD Vance and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Then Musk spoke to Trump on the phone, according to that report.
READ MORE: Is The Reunion Underway? More News as Trump Weighs In on Elon Musk
Elon Musk Takes a Big Step Toward Trump With This ‘Regret’ Post
That reunion may still be in the works, although Trump is dealing with serious questions regarding Iran and Israel right now, so he has other, more important things on which he is focused.
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