Elon Musk Defends Nazi-Like Gesture: 'Meant In The Most Positive Spirit Possible'
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Elon Musk Defends Nazi-Like Gesture: 'Meant In The Most Positive Spirit Possible'

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk addressed the public backlash he received after displaying a Nazi-like hand gesture at an inaugural celebration for President Donald Trump, defending himself by saying he is not a Nazi — while also making Nazi jokes. “It was obviously meant in the most positive spirit possible,” Musk said of the gesture, which drew many comparisons to a Nazi salute, on an episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” released Friday. Musk, the unelected overseer of Trump’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency that’s tasked with making drastic cuts to federal jobs and spending, called media coverage of his gesture “coordinated propaganda.” Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Rogan also defended Musk’s hand gesture on the show, calling it “strange” that people would believe his guest would openly do a Nazi hand motion.

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Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson slams father’s hand gesture at Trump rally: ‘Nazi Salute S**t Was Insane’
2 days, 6 hours ago

Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson slams father’s hand gesture at Trump rally: ‘Nazi Salute S**t Was Insane’

Live Mint  

Billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in an interview with Teen Vogue, called out their father's controversial move of an alleged “Nazi Salute.” “The Nazi salute sh*t was insane. Honey, we're going to call a fig a fig, and we're going to call a Nazi salute what it was,” said Wilson, according to the news report. …

Elon Musk's estranged daughter slams his 'Nazi salute' gesture
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Elon Musk's estranged daughter slams his 'Nazi salute' gesture

India Today  

Tesla founder Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has opened up about her father's controversial hand gesture at US President Donald Trump's inauguration earlier this year. Musk Defends ‘Nazi Salute’ Tesla chief Elon Musk defended his contentious hand gesture at Trump’s inauguration ceremony during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, claiming it was meant in a positive spirit. Elon …

Elon Musk reshares post that claim, 'Hitler didn't kill Jews, public sector workers did,' faces backlash
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reshares post that claim, 'Hitler didn't kill Jews, public sector workers did,' faces backlash

Firstpost  

The tweet added to one of the many disturbing instances when Musk sided with Hitler and appeared to excuse his draconian actions Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20. Union workers slammed Tesla CEO Elon Musk after he reposted a startling message on …

CNN host says ‘we already knew’ Steve Bannon was ‘on the side of Nazis’ after CPAC salute
3 weeks, 6 days ago

CNN host says ‘we already knew’ Steve Bannon was ‘on the side of Nazis’ after CPAC salute

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedian and CNN host W. Kamau Bell noted that while …

Steve Bannon is accused of doing a straight-arm Nazi salute at CPAC but says it was just ‘a wave’
1 month ago

Steve Bannon is accused of doing a straight-arm Nazi salute at CPAC but says it was just ‘a wave’

Associated Press  

— Steve Bannon was accused of making a Nazi salute as he concluded a speech at a conservative gathering where President Donald Trump is slated to speak this weekend, but Bannon said Friday the gesture was merely a “wave.” Bannon, who once served as Trump’s chief strategist and helped lead his 2016 Republican campaign, was onstage at the Conservative Political …

Steve Bannon breaks silence on 'Nazi salute' and reveals whether it was a dig at Elon Musk
1 month ago

Steve Bannon breaks silence on 'Nazi salute' and reveals whether it was a dig at Elon Musk

Daily Mail  

Steve Bannon has slammed the liberal media for being too quick to accuse him of performing a 'Nazi' salute on stage. Bannon denied performing the despised gesture on Friday morning, telling DailyMail.com's Welcome to MAGAland podcast hosts that all he did was 'a wave to the crowd.' Musk was also accused of performing a Nazi salute at the end of …

Bannon, in CPAC speech, makes a straight-arm gesture that some denounce as a Nazi salute
1 month ago

Bannon, in CPAC speech, makes a straight-arm gesture that some denounce as a Nazi salute

LA Times  

Stephen K. Bannon made a straight-arm gesture that some decried as a Nazi salute as he concluded a speech at a conservative gathering where President Trump is due to speak this weekend. The longtime Trump ally and former aide said Friday the gesture was merely a “wave.” But a far-right French politician canceled his scheduled appearance at the event in …

'I don't find it funny at all': Ex-Jewish MAGA TV host dumps on Elon Musk for Nazi jokes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I don't find it funny at all': Ex-Jewish MAGA TV host dumps on Elon Musk for Nazi jokes

Raw Story  

MAGA TV host David Brody, who was raised Jewish but became an evangelical Christian, criticized billionaire DOGE Chair Elon Musk for a series of Nazi jokes. During a Monday segment on Real America's Voice, Brody noted that many people had condemned Musk for appearing to give a Nazi salute during President Donald Trump's Inaugural Parade. "The leader of Doge, Tulsa …

Elon Musk’s daughter gives fiery response to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s daughter gives fiery response to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s daughter has responded to accusations that her estranged …

SNL comedian uses five words to explain why ‘Elon Musk is not a Nazi’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SNL comedian uses five words to explain why ‘Elon Musk is not a Nazi’

The Independent  

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Elon Musk Says He'd 'Lose His Mind' If He Sees Another Nazi Salute On His Feed, So His Followers Did THIS
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk Says He'd 'Lose His Mind' If He Sees Another Nazi Salute On His Feed, So His Followers Did THIS

ABP News  

Elon Musk sure knows how to rile up the crowd. As his hand gesture during US President Donald Trump's inauguration rally continues to stir controversy, the X owner on Friday evening tweeted that he'd 'lose his mind' if he sees another Nazi salute on his feed, going on to say that the algorithm of his microblogging platform "sucks". — Elon …

Elon Musk fans flame with a Nazi joke soon after Netanyahu defends his hand gesture
2 months ago

Elon Musk fans flame with a Nazi joke soon after Netanyahu defends his hand gesture

Firstpost  

Musk sparked a major political debate after he performed what appeared to be a Nazi salute at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration parade Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a provocative joke about Holocaust an hour after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended him after the billionaire was accused of delivering a Nazi salute. Musk sparked a major political debate after …

Amid Nazi salute row, Elon Musk says Twitter algorithm ‘sucks’; here’s why
2 months ago

Amid Nazi salute row, Elon Musk says Twitter algorithm ‘sucks’; here’s why

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s hand gestures at the inauguration ceremony for US President Donald Trump have sparked controversy online. While several critics have termed it a “Nazi Salute”, the world’s richest man calls it “dirty tricks”. On January 23, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Elon Musk against claims that he gave a “Nazi salute”. Protest on Reddit Meanwhile, over 100 Reddit …

Elon Musk blames X algorithm amid 'Nazi salute' row: Gonna lose my mind
2 months ago

Elon Musk blames X algorithm amid 'Nazi salute' row: Gonna lose my mind

India Today  

Amid an ongoing row over Elon Musk's infamous "Nazi salute," the Tesla CEO on Friday said that he would "lose his mind" if he encountered another such raised-arm gesture in his feed. 'ELON MUSK BEING FALSELY SMEARED' On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the tech mogul for being "falsely smeared" in a controversy over his gesture. "Elon is …

'The Holocaust is not a joke': Elon Musk finally goes too far for Anti-Defamation League
2 months ago

'The Holocaust is not a joke': Elon Musk finally goes too far for Anti-Defamation League

Raw Story  

The Anti-Defamation League took criticism earlier this week when it declined to condemn X owner Elon Musk for making a salute at a Trump rally that many overt racists approvingly interpreted as a Nazi salute. However, ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt on Thursday finally had had enough of Musk's antics after the richest man in the world wrote a post filled …

Elon Musk's 'Nazi salute' row: Israeli PM defends Tesla CEO, says he is being falsely smeared
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2 months ago

Elon Musk's 'Nazi salute' row: Israeli PM defends Tesla CEO, says he is being falsely smeared

Hindustan Times  

Amid a raging controversy over Elon Musk's infamous raised-arm salute, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the Tesla and SpaceX CEO on Thursday. Calling Elon Musk a great friend of Israel, Netanyahu, in a post on X, said that the Tesla CEO is being “falsely smeared”. Elon Musk's ‘Nazi salute’ row The gesture was made by Tesla and SpaceX CEO …

'Laundering of a kooky online smear': WSJ editorial board slaps Dems after Musk salute
2 months ago

'Laundering of a kooky online smear': WSJ editorial board slaps Dems after Musk salute

Raw Story  

The Wall Street Journal raced to the defense of the world's richest man on Wednesday evening to ward off what it claimed was "disinformation" peddled by Democrats, who soundly rebuked Elon Musk over his salute that drew comparisons to a Hitler salute. "What an object lesson in the laundering of a kooky online smear," the board railed Wednesday evening. The …

‘Nazi’ salute row: Why Elon Musk wants Wikipedia to be defunded
2 months ago

‘Nazi’ salute row: Why Elon Musk wants Wikipedia to be defunded

Firstpost  

The controversy over Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Donald Trump’s inaugural parade continues to snowball. As of Wednesday, both Musk’s biographical Wikipedia page and the page on the “Nazi salute” mention the episode. Sharing the Wikipedia excerpt, Musk wrote, “Since legacy media propaganda is considered a ‘valid’ source by Wikipedia, it naturally simply becomes an extension of legacy media propaganda!” …

Elon Musk’s “Nazi” salute stirs Multiple subreddits ban X links in order of protest
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s “Nazi” salute stirs Multiple subreddits ban X links in order of protest

The Hindu  

Reacting to Elon Musk’s alleged Nazi salute at U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration, over 50 subreddits have banned links from X in posts and comments on the Reddit platform. “While we strive to remain neutral and avoid political bias, we firmly believe that opposing Nazi symbolism is not, and should not be, a political matter. During Musk’s speech, he raised …

Elon Musk's transgender daughter on Nazi salute allegations: ‘Let’s call a spade a spade'
Top News
2 months ago

Elon Musk's transgender daughter on Nazi salute allegations: ‘Let’s call a spade a spade'

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, criticised her father for allegedly making a "Nazi salute" during a rally at the Capital One Arena following Donald Trump's inauguration. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during a rally at Capitol One In a series of posts on Threads, Wilson remarked, "Let’s call a spade a spade, especially if two spades were …

Musk, Wikipedia founder in row over how to describe 'Nazi salute'
2 months ago

Musk, Wikipedia founder in row over how to describe 'Nazi salute'

Raw Story  

by Becca MILFELD The gesture was controversial enough, but now come the sub-controversies: Elon Musk is trolling Wikipedia and encouraging its defunding after a description of his recent flourish, seen by some as a Hitler salute, appeared on the encyclopedic website. The fight pits two of the internet's best-known tech giants against each other -- and highlights the starkly different …

"Highly offensive": ADL sours on Musk over puns that "trivialize the Holocaust"
2 months ago

"Highly offensive": ADL sours on Musk over puns that "trivialize the Holocaust"

Salon  

The Anti-Defamation League spoke out on Thursday over a series Nazi Germany-themed puns posted by billionaire Elon Musk, slamming what it called “inappropriate and highly offensive jokes that trivialize the Holocaust.” Musk's post contained the names of several German leaders who engineered the Holocaust in a Thursday morning post to X. In a quote-tweet, ADL CEO Johnathan Greenblatt warned Musk …

Elon Musk’s daughter gives fiery response to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s daughter gives fiery response to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s daughter has responded to accusations that her estranged …

'Dangerous point for the free world': Elon Musk's apparent Nazi salute sparks concerns among Germans
2 months ago

'Dangerous point for the free world': Elon Musk's apparent Nazi salute sparks concerns among Germans

Firstpost  

On the day of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration earlier this week, the Tesla CEO got up on the stage and made a gesture that perplexed viewers from across the world as it look dangerously close to how Nazis used to salute Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks during the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena, …

Man whose family died in Holocaust reacts to Musk’s straight-arm salute: ‘Dangerous for free world’
2 months ago

Man whose family died in Holocaust reacts to Musk’s straight-arm salute: ‘Dangerous for free world’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Michel Friedman, author and former deputy chair of …

Elon Musk's ex Grimes issues stern response to First Buddy's evocative salute at Trump's inauguration
Top News
2 months ago

Elon Musk's ex Grimes issues stern response to First Buddy's evocative salute at Trump's inauguration

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend Grimes issued a stern statement condemning Nazism amid the fallout from Musk's controversial salute at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk 's ex-girlfriend Grimes issued a stern statement condemning Nazism amid the fallout from Musk's controversial salute at Donald Trump 's inauguration Musk sparked online debate after he made an expressive salute at Trump's inauguration celebrations that many …

Elon Musk says his critics need ‘better dirty tricks’ after ‘Nazi salute’ accusations
2 months ago

Elon Musk says his critics need ‘better dirty tricks’ after ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk is now responding to the controversy he sparked …

Elon Musk accuses ‘legacy media’ and Wikipedia of narrating Nazi-tagged ‘propaganda’
2 months ago

Elon Musk accuses ‘legacy media’ and Wikipedia of narrating Nazi-tagged ‘propaganda’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has accused “legacy media” of allegedly driving “pure propaganda” against him following his speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. “Since legacy media propaganda is considered a ‘valid’ source by Wikipedia, it naturally simply becomes an extension of legacy media propaganda!” he wrote in a follow-up post, annexing a Wikipedia screenshot noting, “In his speech during the second …

Congress' top antisemitism investigator: Musk's gesture clearly a 'Sieg Heil salute'
2 months ago

Congress' top antisemitism investigator: Musk's gesture clearly a 'Sieg Heil salute'

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's close ally, tech billionaire Elon Musk, caused an explosion of controversy on the day of Trump's swearing-in by repeatedly making an arm gesture that social media commentators and historians compared to a Nazi salute. "Elon Musk has repeatedly pushed for the racist and antisemitic 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory, endorsed the Nazi-sympathizing German Political Party AfD, and allowed …

Musk’s straight arm embraced as 'Nazi salute' by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
2 months ago

Musk’s straight arm embraced as 'Nazi salute' by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

New Indian Express  

The Anti-Defamation League, an antisemitism and human rights watchdog, called it an “awkward gesture” and urged caution in jumping to conclusions. “It would be an act of self-sabotage that wouldn’t really make much sense at all.” Holt noted Musk specifically said his heart went out to the crowd. Since Musk bought Twitter, now called X, the self-described “free speech absolutist” …

Elon Musk is accused of making a Nazi salute. Here's what has been said
2 months ago

Elon Musk is accused of making a Nazi salute. Here's what has been said

ABC  

Elon Musk has ignited controversy after performing two back-to-back gestures at United States President Donald Trump's inauguration, leading to him being accused of making a Nazi salute. Mr Musk's representative in Italy, Andrea Stroppa, published the photo on X with the words: "Roman Empire is back, starting with the Roman salute," according to the news agency ANSA. "When you're a …

German leader slams Elon Musk's 'Nazi salute', Tesla CEO's 'Oaf Schitz' response
2 months ago

German leader slams Elon Musk's 'Nazi salute', Tesla CEO's 'Oaf Schitz' response

India Today  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz came down on Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his hand gestures at a Donald Trump celebration event that drew comparisons to a Nazi salute. When asked about Musk's alleged hand gesture at the ongoing Davos business summit, Scholz said on Tuesday, "We have freedom of speech in Europe and in Germany". Responding to the German leader's …

Elon Musk responds to 'Nazi salute' row, says opponents need 'better dirty tricks'
2 months ago

Elon Musk responds to 'Nazi salute' row, says opponents need 'better dirty tricks'

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire and a staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk has been facing heat on social media for making a gesture with his right arm stretched out in the air that many have claimed somewhat resembles the Nazi salute. The “everyone is Hitler” attack is sooo tired.” Musk’s statement on X quoted another post by an account which …

Musk salute at Trump rally celebrated by extremists online
2 months ago

Musk salute at Trump rally celebrated by extremists online

Raw Story  

by Bill MCCARTHY Elon Musk's hand gestures at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which quickly drew comparisons to Nazi salutes, appear to have resonated in some far-right extremist spaces online. "Donald Trump White Power moment," the head of a neo-Nazi group in Australia wrote on Telegram, in one of several posts AFP reviewed. Many people, including several …

Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
2 months ago

Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington NEW YORK — Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it. “I just want to say thank you for making it happen,” Musk said during a …

'Elon Musk did not do those salutes': Trump nominee denies CEO made 'fascist' gestures
2 months ago

'Elon Musk did not do those salutes': Trump nominee denies CEO made 'fascist' gestures

Raw Story  

Elise Stefanik, President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to the United Nations, denied that billionaire DOGE Chair Elon Musk gave what some media outlets dubbed a "fascist" salute at a rally for the command-in-chief. PBS News Hour reported that Musk "gave what appeared to be a fascist salute Monday while making a speech at the post-inauguration celebration for President …

Jon Stewart gives his generous opinion on Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’
2 months ago

Jon Stewart gives his generous opinion on Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi salute’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jon Stewart has reacted to Elon Musk’s controversial salute to Donald …

Elon Musk escalates feud with German Chancellor Scholz, calls him ‘oaf Schitz’ on X
2 months ago

Elon Musk escalates feud with German Chancellor Scholz, calls him ‘oaf Schitz’ on X

Live Mint  

Elon Musk sparked controversy on X by labelling German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as "oaf Schitz" in response to Scholz's remarks at Davos, where he stated that “freedom of speech in Germany and Europe does not accept extreme right positions.” The term "oaf Schitz," used by Elon Musk to refer to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is a derogatory play on words. …

‘Everyone is Hitler…’: Why is Elon Musk’s hand gesture being compared to Nazi salute?
2 months ago

‘Everyone is Hitler…’: Why is Elon Musk’s hand gesture being compared to Nazi salute?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk has triggered a controversy with a hand gesture at the inaugural parade in Washington DC. The “everyone is Hitler” attack is sooo tired 😴 https://t.co/9fIqS5mWA0 — Elon Musk January 21, 2025 How have experts reacted to Musk’s gesture? Journalist Ben Samuels wrote in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, “Elon Musk, speaking at a Trump celebration …

Elon Musk defends his 'awkward hand gesture' as ADL calls for calm and says it's not a Nazi salute
2 months ago

Elon Musk defends his 'awkward hand gesture' as ADL calls for calm and says it's not a Nazi salute

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has blasted his critics for needing 'better dirty tricks' as he defended an 'awkward hand gesture' that some have likened to a Nazi salute. Elon Musk thumped his right hand over his heart, fingers spread wide, then extended his right arm out, emphatically, at an upward angle, palm down and fingers together during a MAGA rally on Monday …

Elon Musk's 'everyone is Hitler' reply to 'Nazi salute' row: 'Need better...'
Top News
2 months ago

Elon Musk's 'everyone is Hitler' reply to 'Nazi salute' row: 'Need better...'

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk has hit out at his critics after a controversy erupted over a gesture he made at the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, with some comparing it to a Nazi salute. FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk gestures at the podium inside the Capital One arena on the inauguration day of Donald Trump's second presidential term, in Washington. Historian claims …

US Presidential Inauguration 2025: Elon Musk faces backlash after Nazi salute during Trump’s ceremony; ‘way to go’
2 months ago

US Presidential Inauguration 2025: Elon Musk faces backlash after Nazi salute during Trump’s ceremony; ‘way to go’

Hindustan Times  

The swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States marked the end of an inauguration filled with bizarre and unsettling moments. But nothing drew more controversy than tech billionaire Elon Musk's behaviour during his speech at the Capitol One Arena, where he was seen making the Nazi salute — at least two times. Elon Musk faces …

Elon Musk accused of giving ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration celebration
2 months ago

Elon Musk accused of giving ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inauguration celebration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tesla CEO and “first buddy” Elon Musk was hit with …

Elon Musk and his chequered past of Nazi references: Hand gesture at Trump rally to Alice Weidel interview
2 months ago

Elon Musk and his chequered past of Nazi references: Hand gesture at Trump rally to Alice Weidel interview

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, has faced repeated scrutiny for his controversial engagements involving Nazi references and far-right politics. Most recently, Musk has come under scrutiny for his hand gesture at Donald Trump’s rally on January 20, which many compared to the Nazi salute. Musk has come under scrutiny for his hand gesture at Donald Trump’s …

Elon Musk’s Nazi salute: Musk raises eyebrows with salute gesture at Trump rally
2 months ago

Elon Musk’s Nazi salute: Musk raises eyebrows with salute gesture at Trump rally

The Hindu  

Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy on Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a "Nazi" or "fascist" movement. Musk's Nazi salute Claire Aubin, a historian who specializes in Nazism within the United States, agreed Musk's gesture was a "sieg heil," or Nazi salute. "It seems that Elon Musk made …

Nazi salute? Elon Musk’s hand gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration sparks row, billionaire responds
2 months ago

Nazi salute? Elon Musk’s hand gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration sparks row, billionaire responds

Live Mint  

Elon Musk sparked a controversy again after making a controversial gesture during a rally to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration at the Capitol One Arena in Washington on Monday. The hand gesture, which drew widespread applause at the rally, has since been linked to the Nazi salute. Elon Musk's reaction to Nazi Salute allegations: While Musk retweeted a video of his …

'What a joke': Critics blast ADL as it downplays Musk's salute as 'awkward gesture'
2 months ago

'What a joke': Critics blast ADL as it downplays Musk's salute as 'awkward gesture'

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's inauguration gesture drew immediate concern from frightened social media users over its comparisons to a Nazi salute, but a leading organization dedicated to combatting antisemitism backed Musk on Monday afternoon, downplaying it as merely an "awkward gesture." "Billionaire Elon Musk gave what appeared to be a fascist salute Monday while making a speech at the post-inauguration …

Elon Musk's back-to-back 'Nazi salutes' at Trump event sparks controversy
2 months ago

Elon Musk's back-to-back 'Nazi salutes' at Trump event sparks controversy

India Today  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sparked controversy after he gave two back-to-back hand gestures that drew comparisons to a Nazi salute, while addressing an event to celebrate Donald Trump's inauguration as the new US President. On Monday, the tech billionaire took to the stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., pumping his arms and screaming "yes" to a …

"It was a Nazi salute": Historian dismisses claim that Musk's raised arm was mere "awkward gesture"
2 months ago

"It was a Nazi salute": Historian dismisses claim that Musk's raised arm was mere "awkward gesture"

Salon  

While speaking to a crowd of MAGA faithful on Monday, Elon Musk made a grunting noise, placed a hand on his heart and extended it outwards in a quick, snapping motion, palm facing down. Musk's gesture, covered by some news outlets live, immediately elicited comparisons to a salute first used by Italian fascists, then popularized by Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party. …

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