Former Trump adviser Elon Musk condemned allegations that he used drugs extensively last year. The New York Times published a report on Friday claiming that Musk took ketamine so frequently that it affected his bladder.

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