Elon Musk is once again at the center of political drama — but this time, it’s not about rockets, robots, or tweets. A Rolling Stone exposé has revealed growing frustrations inside the Trump White House, with multiple senior officials referring to the billionaire tech mogul as “Crazy Uncle Elon.” Some are reportedly so irritated by Musk’s behavior that they’ve begun seriously questioning whether he should be subjected to a drug test.
The nickname, which has now gone viral on social media, paints Musk as the unpredictable, attention-seeking relative you’re never quite sure what to do with — amusing until he gets disruptive. According to insiders, that’s exactly how many in the administration now feel.
Behind Closed Doors: What Officials Are Saying
“He’s not funny — but he thinks he is,” one senior Trump administration official told Rolling Stone, describing Musk’s offbeat sense of humor as not just grating, but downright exhausting. “He makes these jokes, grins, and then looks wounded if you don’t laugh.”
Others echoed the sentiment, with some calling his presence in meetings “disruptive” and “irritating.” One official bluntly added: “He acts like he’s the smartest guy in the room, even when he clearly doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”
Much of the backlash seems to stem from Musk’s increasingly combative tone toward federal agencies and fellow Cabinet members. Sources say Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been particularly vocal about his disdain, reportedly clashing with Musk during a Cabinet meeting over staffing and foreign aid cuts.
The Rubio Clashes
Tensions between Musk and Rubio appear to be especially intense. During a recent meeting, Musk reportedly criticized Rubio for not firing enough staff — a dig that didn’t sit well with the former Florida senator. Rubio sarcastically fired back, asking if he should rehire retired employees just so he could theatrically terminate them again.
Rubio also took issue with Musk’s involvement in shuttering USAID, an agency Rubio had long supported. According to one official, “Talking to Elon is like listening to rusty nails on a chalkboard. He’s the most irritating person I’ve dealt with — and that’s saying something.”
Drug Test Demands Spark Speculation
The drama has gone beyond policy disagreements. Several officials told Rolling Stone that Musk’s erratic behavior has raised serious concerns — so much so that they’ve privately wondered if he might be under the influence during meetings. “We’ve had aides walk out and genuinely ask each other if they thought Elon was high,” one insider said.
Musk has been open about his use of prescription ketamine to treat depression. In an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon, he said he takes small doses “every other week” under medical supervision. But other reports have linked him to recreational drug use — including LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and mushrooms — at private events. He’s also famously smoked marijuana during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan.
While Musk has stated that he’s regularly drug-tested at SpaceX and has never failed, the speculation continues to swirl. His behavior at public events, such as wearing sunglasses indoors and wielding a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference, has only added fuel to the fire.
Public Reactions and Political Risk
Online, the phrase “Crazy Uncle Elon” has exploded, with memes, reaction videos, and Twitter threads analyzing every recent move Musk has made. Some are amused; others are concerned. Critics have pointed out that as a “special government employee,” Musk’s conduct could have serious implications for federal contracts, especially if drug use is ever officially confirmed.
Ironically, Musk himself has called for federal employees to undergo drug testing — a suggestion that now reads more like a boomerang.
What’s Next?
For now, neither the White House nor Musk’s representatives have commented further on the calls for a drug test. A lawyer for Musk reiterated to Rolling Stone that he’s “regularly and randomly drug-tested at SpaceX.”
Still, with insiders growing increasingly vocal and the public fascination with Musk’s every move showing no signs of slowing, this may just be the beginning of a much larger conversation — one that involves not just policy or politics, but accountability and conduct at the highest levels of tech and government.
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