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. Notably, this statement from Elon Musk comes within a day of the US tech billionaire sparking controversy by making a gesture at Donald Trump’s inaugural speech that many have likened to a Nazi salute. SEE ELON MUSK'S X POST HERE Last week, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had flagged billionaire Elon Musk’s friendliness with the far right and said it “endangers” democracy in Europe. During a livestream discussion on his social media platform X with Alice Weidel, the party's candidate for chancellor, Elon Musk urged German citizens to vote for the AfD, stating, “If you are unhappy with the situation, you must vote for change.” His comments have raised alarm among politicians across Europe, who are concerned about his growing influence in European politics, particularly given his previous efforts to assist Donald Trump in the US elections.

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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’
5 days, 5 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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5 days, 14 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, 6 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 …

'Making us a joke': Elon Musk slammed on his app after insulting Poland foreign minister
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Making us a joke': Elon Musk slammed on his app after insulting Poland foreign minister

Raw Story  

The owner of social media network X and the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, was blasted on his own app on Sunday after he was seen insulting a Polish leader. The X account for Anonymous, which boasts 5.2 million followers, said, "Nazi Elon Musk calls Poland’s leader a small man and commands him to be quiet." "That’s how …

Elon Musk Defends Nazi-Like Gesture: 'Meant In The Most Positive Spirit Possible'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Huff Post  

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 …

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 …

'Right now on TV!' CNN conservative Scott Jennings dared to repeat Musk's 'Nazi' salute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Right now on TV!' CNN conservative Scott Jennings dared to repeat Musk's 'Nazi' salute

Raw Story  

A pair of CNN panelists clashed over Elon Musk's straight-arm greeting that many compared to the Nazi Sieg Heil salute. The tech mogul performed the gesture twice during Donald Trump's post-inauguration rally last week, but he insisted later it was meant to demonstrate that his "heart goes out" to fellow MAGA supporters. "Look, the first time that Elon Musk decides …

Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN

CNN  

Berlin CNN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling CNN that the US billionaire “is intervening in favor of right-wing politicians all over Europe. Speaking to CNN, as he came off stage after an hour’s talk with voters in Berlin, the Chancellor said, “I disagree completely with Elon Musk …

Elon Musk's global controversies: From Trump to AfD and Wikipedia wars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's global controversies: From Trump to AfD and Wikipedia wars

India Today  

Elon Musk's controversies span the globe, making headlines for a range of polarizing actions and statements. From an alleged Nazi salute gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration to his support for far-right political parties such as Germany’s AfD, Musk has sparked widespread debate. Musk’s involvement in European politics, including his backing of AfD leader Alice Weidel for German Chancellor, has drawn …

'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 …

SNL comedian takes aim at Elon Musk with this sharp five ‘Nazi’ tagged word
2 months ago

SNL comedian takes aim at Elon Musk with this sharp five ‘Nazi’ tagged word

Hindustan Times  

Saturday Night Live wasted no time taking aim at Elon Musk during its 26 January episode, mocking the Tesla CEO following his much talked “Nazi” gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. But come on, Elon Musk is not a Nazi.” “The Nazis made nice cars,” he added, alluding to Volkswagen’s origins during the Nazi era. Musk accuses ‘legacy media’ of …

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

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

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 Saturday Night Live has taken a swift aim at Elon Musk, …

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event
2 months ago

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk made a surprise …

'That's a hard no': Outrage as Elon Musk tells far-right Germans to get over 'past guilt'
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2 months ago

'That's a hard no': Outrage as Elon Musk tells far-right Germans to get over 'past guilt'

Raw Story  

The richest man in the world caused a stir on Saturday when he reportedly told a far-right German party to get over their past "guilt." "The Tesla CEO addressed the crowd alongside party leader Alice Weidel, saying that the party is the 'best hope for Germany' and calling to 'preserve German culture' and 'protect the German people,'" the outlet reports. …

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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2 months 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 …

Activist Group Projects ‘Heil’ Message On Berlin Tesla Factory After Elon Musk Salute
2 months ago

Activist Group Projects ‘Heil’ Message On Berlin Tesla Factory After Elon Musk Salute

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING An activist group projected a photo of billionaire Elon Musk making a controversial gesture that resembled a Roman salute on a Tesla factory near Berlin this week, with a single word above the world’s richest man: “Heil.” The image, and an accompanying video of Musk’s remarks at one of President Donald Trump’s inauguration events this week, was …

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 …

‘Nazi salute’ row: ‘Heil Tesla’ projected onto Gigafactory in Germany
2 months ago

‘Nazi salute’ row: ‘Heil Tesla’ projected onto Gigafactory in Germany

Hindustan Times  

‘Heil Tesla’ was projected onto the Gigafactory of the Elon Musk-led EV maker Tesla at Berlin-Brandenburg in Germany, amid the ongoing controversy over a hand gesture by the billionaire at Monday's swearing-in ceremony of US President Donald Trump. 'Heil Tesla' being projected on the Tesla factory in Germany's Berlin-Brandenburg Musk was accused of making a gesture similar to the one …

After Musk gesture, activists project 'Heil' on Tesla plant
2 months ago

After Musk gesture, activists project 'Heil' on Tesla plant

Raw Story  

Political activists in Germany said Thursday they had projected an image of Elon Musk's infamous raised-arm salute and the word "Heil" onto the outside of his Tesla plant. The word "heil" is seen projected onto the factory near Berlin in the front of the automaker's logo, to spell the message "Heil Tesla", a reference to the Nazi greeting that honored …

'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 …

'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  

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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 …

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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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  

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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 …

Musk says his gestures at Trump inauguration event weren’t Nazi salutes
2 months ago

Musk says his gestures at Trump inauguration event weren’t Nazi salutes

LA Times  

Elon Musk’s gestures at a Trump inaugural event inside Capital One Arena on Monday drew outrage among historians and lawmakers and sharp debates on the internet. At a confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee for United Nations ambassador, Elise Stefanik, Sen. Christopher S. Murphy asked her what she thought of Musk “doing two ‘Heil Hitler’ salutes last night at the president’s …

Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations
2 months ago

Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations

Al Jazeera  

Tech billionaire says his critics need ‘better dirty tricks’ after coming under fire over hand gestures. I urge all of my colleagues to unite in condemning this hateful gesture for what it is: antisemitism.” Musk’s gesture, which received praise from a number of US-based neo-Nazis, also garnered attention in the Israeli media, with the newspaper Haaretz saying Musk appeared to …

Elon Musk at Trump’s inauguration: What’s the history of the Nazi salute?
2 months ago

Elon Musk at Trump’s inauguration: What’s the history of the Nazi salute?

Al Jazeera  

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making a gesture at President Trump’s rally similar to a Nazi salute. Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk’s hand gesture during a speech on United States President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day has drawn widespread criticism and comparisons to a Nazi salute. But the Anti-Defamation League, which tracks anti-Semitism, disagreed with claims …

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