{"id":175299,"date":"2025-06-17T17:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/elon-musk-presents-proof-of-clean-urine-test-amid-drug-use-allegations-challenges-rivals-to-do-same\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T17:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:13:25","slug":"elon-musk-presents-proof-of-clean-urine-test-amid-drug-use-allegations-challenges-rivals-to-do-same","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/elon-musk-presents-proof-of-clean-urine-test-amid-drug-use-allegations-challenges-rivals-to-do-same\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Presents &#8216;Proof&#8217; of Clean Urine Test Amid Drug Use Allegations, Challenges Rivals to Do Same"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>What does the world\u2019s richest man have in common with a high school kid who just applied for a summer job at Subway?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a few things, actually, including the number of hours they log playing <em>Diablo 4<\/em>. <\/p>\n<p>But the commonality we\u2019re most interested in today is that the Tesla CEO and the aspiring sandwich artist both recently peed in a cup to prove that they\u2019re drug-free.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.  \" class=\"wp-image-528147 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2217854935-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Kevin Dietsch\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-york-times-alleges-daily-drug-use-during-trump-campaign\">New York Times alleges \u2018daily\u2019 drug use during Trump campaign<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, as you may recall, the <em>New York Times<\/em> recently published a scathing article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/05\/elon-musk-accused-of-rampant-use-of-ketamine-ecstasy-psychedelic-mushrooms-during-time-on-trump-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accusing Musk of rampant drug<\/a> use throughout Donald Trump\u2019s 2024 presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The article alleged that in addition to his medical ketamine use \u2014 which the controversial billionaire had previously admitted to \u2014 Musk \u201ctook Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms\u201d and \u201ctraveled with a daily medication box that held about 20 pills, including ones with the markings of the stimulant Adderall.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Times<\/em> further alleged that Musk \u201ctold people he was taking so much ketamine \u2026 that it was affecting his bladder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Well, now Elon is using that same bladder to clear his name. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. \" class=\"wp-image-528148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. \" class=\"wp-image-528148 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2206231809-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elon-musk-posts-results-of-negative-drug-use\">Elon Musk posts results of negative drug use<\/h2>\n<p>Moments ago, Musk posted what he claims are <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1934879919059947788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1934879919059947788%7Ctwgr%5Eb2fd30283a6b84510adc662604c8297fe246f5a6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2025%2F06%2F17%2Fus-news%2Felon-musk-posts-purported-drug-test-results-to-prove-hes-not-high-out-of-his-mind-lol%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the results of a urine test<\/a>, which showed that he has no drugs in his system.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the receipt shows that the person who took the test was clear of everything from cannabinoids to fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>Many commenters have pointed out that it would be very easy to fake such documentation in 2025, but we\u2019ll give Mr. Musk the benefit of the doubt \u2014 while also noting that the <em>Times<\/em>\u2018 claim that he used drugs heavily last year remains valid until proven otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>As the right-leaning and generally pro-Musk <em><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/06\/17\/us-news\/elon-musk-posts-purported-drug-test-results-to-prove-hes-not-high-out-of-his-mind-lol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Post<\/a><\/em> points out, urine tests usually only identify substances for one to seven days after use.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk raises his hands as he takes the stage during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City.  \" class=\"wp-image-528149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk raises his hands as he takes the stage during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City.  \" class=\"wp-image-528149 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GettyImages-2181433152-1-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk raises his hands as he takes the stage during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City.  <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Michael M. Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The test result tweet comes less than two weeks after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/06\/elon-musk-says-donald-trump-is-in-the-epstein-files-as-feud-between-former-allies-escalates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Musk went on the attack against Trump<\/a>, alleging that his former ally was named \u201cin the Epstein files.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Post<\/em> describes the attack as coming \u201cout of nowhere,\u201d when it was actually the result of an escalating disagreement related to Trump\u2019s spending bill.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-musk-challenges-critics-to-post-their-own-test-results\">Musk challenges critics to post their own test results<\/h2>\n<p>A follower of Musk\u2019s suggested that journalists who criticized the former DOGE czar should follow suit by taking drug tests and posting the results. Naturally, Musk was a fan of that notion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreat idea. I hereby challenge the NYT and WSJ to take drug tests and publish the results! They won\u2019t, because those hypocrites are guilty as sin,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1934986905592209878\" target=\"_blank\">he tweeted<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Well, he\u2019s right that journalists probably won\u2019t comply with that bizarre request, but there are many reasons for that \u2014 not the least of which is that those folks already have jobs, and they won\u2019t need to be trained on the deli slicer anytime soon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/06\/elon-musk-presents-proof-of-clean-urine-test-amid-drug-use-allegations-challenges-rivals-to-do-same\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes What does the world\u2019s richest man have in common with a high school kid who just applied for a summer job at Subway? Well, a few things, actually, including the number of hours they log playing Diablo 4. But the commonality we\u2019re most interested in today is that the Tesla CEO [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":175300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-175299","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175299"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175299\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/175300"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}