Elon Musk interrupted a reporter who started to ask about a New York Times story alleging he used a copious amount of drugs and travelled with a pill box that appeared to contain Adderall last year as he ramped up his donations to President Donald Trump—blasting the paper,

Dismissing speculation that he is a habitual drug user, Elon Musk in May 2025 said his use was only prescription based. However, in statements last year, the billionaire admitted to using ketamine. Here's what he has said on the

SpaceX's federal contracts require those with security clearances, like Musk, to remain drug-free and submit to random drug tests. The NYT says Musk gets advance notice of these tests.