Claim via Social Media
A widely circulated screenshot claims U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Elon Musk is “constantly high on ketamine,” called him “Mediocre Musk,” and suggested he “go back to Africa.”
Explanation
This claim is false. According to Full Fact and AFP Fact Check, there is no evidence that Donald Trump ever made such a post on Truth Social. The White House confirmed the image is fabricated and the post is fake.
No version of this statement appears on Trump’s verified Truth Social account or on Trump’s Truth, a website that archives all of his posts. Furthermore, every version of the supposed screenshot displays identical engagement numbers (2,116 Likes and 489 ReTruths), which strongly suggests the image was manipulated and reused repeatedly without organic activity.
The false post emerged during a real public disagreement between Trump and Musk over a tax bill, adding a layer of believability that has likely fueled its spread. However, no credible source has verified the quote or post as authentic.
Conclusion
Fact or Fiction? Fiction. The post is fabricated. Trump did not call Musk “mediocre,” accuse him of drug use, or tell him to “go back to Africa” on Truth Social.
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Full Fact: No Evidence Trump Called Elon Musk ‘Mediocre’ in Truth Social Post
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Last Updated on June 22, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check