'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 with puns about Nazi Germany. "We've said it hundreds of times before and we will say it again: the Holocaust was a singularly evil event, and it is inappropriate and offensive to make light of it," he wrote in response to Musk's post. "Making inappropriate and highly offensive jokes that trivialize the Holocaust only serve to minimize the evil and inhumanity of Nazi crimes, denigrate the suffering of both victims and survivors and insult the memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Shoah," the organization wrote on Thursday.

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Elon Musk Shares Post Saying Hitler 'Didn't Murder Millions Of People'
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1 week, 4 days ago

Elon Musk Shares Post Saying Hitler 'Didn't Murder Millions Of People'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk, tasked earlier this year with firing thousands of federal workers across the United States, shared a post that blamed “public sector employees” for mass killings committed under Adolf Hitler and other dictators. Their public sector employees did.” Along with Hitler, the post referred to Josef Stalin, the communist dictator of the Soviet Union until 1953, …

Elon Musk reshares post that claim, 'Hitler didn't kill Jews, public sector workers did,' faces backlash
1 week, 5 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 …

Bill Burr Torches 'Idiot' Elon Musk As 'Guy With Dyed Hair Plugs And A Laminated Face'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bill Burr Torches 'Idiot' Elon Musk As 'Guy With Dyed Hair Plugs And A Laminated Face'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Bill Burr is continuing to slam Elon Musk. The outspoken comedian shared last month that his account on X, the social media platform Musk acquired when it was still known as Twitter, was flagged after he mocked the billionaire for what Burr called “Sieg heiling” during an inaugural celebration for President Donald Trump. Appearing on NPR’s “Fresh …

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 …

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 …

European leaders condemn Musk over 'ominous' push for Germany to 'forget' Holocaust
1 month, 3 weeks ago

European leaders condemn Musk over 'ominous' push for Germany to 'forget' Holocaust

Raw Story  

Billionaire enterpreneur Elon Musk insisted at a far-right rally in Germany over the weekend that the European country must move "beyond the past" and leave behind the memory of one of the deadliest genocides in history—but as leaders on the continent marked the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz concentration camp liberation on Monday, several made clear that Musk's advice was …

'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
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

'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. …

Letters to the Editor: Trump won. His critics are better off pondering why than attacking him
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Trump won. His critics are better off pondering why than attacking him

LA Times  

To the editor: Robin Abcarian submits another vituperative column against President Trump. Her attacks can only continue to create the same acrimony our country has endured since Trump was first elected in 2016. To the editor: After reading Abcarian’s column on the cruelty of Trump’s inauguration, I once again ask myself why it is so difficult for decent people to …

Elon Musk tells Germans to move beyond past guilt at far-right party rally
2 months ago

Elon Musk tells Germans to move beyond past guilt at far-right party rally

India Today  

Elon Musk appeared virtually at a rally for Germany’s Alternative for Deutschland party, once again voicing his support for the far-right party and describing it as the country’s “best hope.” He urged the crowd to not be ashamed of their country’s history. Elon Musk tells the crowd at a far-right AfD rally in Germany: “I think there is too much …

Elon Musk's sister's erotic film site loses HUNDREDS of subscribers after he's accused of 'Nazi' gesture
2 months ago

Elon Musk's sister's erotic film site loses HUNDREDS of subscribers after he's accused of 'Nazi' gesture

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's sister's erotic movie streaming platform has lost hundreds of subscribers since he was accused of doing a 'nazi salute' at Donald Trump's inauguration parade. Elon Musk 's sister's erotic movie streaming platform has lost hundreds of subscribers since he was accused of doing a 'nazi salute' at Donald Trump 's inauguration parade The billionaire Tesla founder, 53, came …

'Mad and right-wing extremist': Historian running Nazi camp memorial condemns Elon Musk
2 months ago

'Mad and right-wing extremist': Historian running Nazi camp memorial condemns Elon Musk

Raw Story  

The historian running the memorial to the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp has spoken out against tech billionaire Elon Musk, in an interview this week with The Times of London. Jens-Christian Wagner, who runs the memorial to the notorious camp near Weimar that held hundreds of thousands of Jewish, Communist, Roma, and other political prisoners of the Nazis, told The Times, …

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 …

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 …

Netanyahu Defends Elon Musk Amid Spate Of Nazi Puns
2 months ago

Netanyahu Defends Elon Musk Amid Spate Of Nazi Puns

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, came to the defense of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, saying the tech entrepreneur was being unfairly tarnished by accusations of Nazi sympathies. In his post early Thursday, Netanyahu said Musk was being “falsely smeared,” responding to a post where Musk said he was being accused of being a Nazi after he made …

'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 …

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 …

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  

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 …

The defence of Elon Musk’s salute is a symptom of a much deeper problem
2 months ago

The defence of Elon Musk’s salute is a symptom of a much deeper problem

Al Jazeera  

There is a renewed attempt in the US, Europe and beyond to minimise and sanitise the horrors of Nazism. Still, I think that the charged reaction to Musk’s provocative gesture is a symptom of a deeper and decidedly more unsettling phenomenon that cannot be dismissed as a “tired” canard since the world’s richest man and other preening Trump surrogates have …

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’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 …

It’s Clear Enough What Elon Musk Did. The ADL’s Response Is Pathetic.
2 months ago

It’s Clear Enough What Elon Musk Did. The ADL’s Response Is Pathetic.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Of all the dark moments during Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, the darkest may have been the moment Trump acolyte and world’s richest man Elon Musk threw up not one but two Roman salutes—the gesture most strongly associated with …

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. …

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  

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Did 'first buddy' Elon Musk perform a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?
2 months ago

Did 'first buddy' Elon Musk perform a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration?

Firstpost  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk drew severe backlash after he performed what appeared to be a Nazi Salute at US President Donald Trump’s inaugural parade Tesla CEO Elon Musk fell into a pit of controversy on Monday when he performed a back-to-back fascist-style salute. Elon Musk gave two back to back Nazi salutes at the Trump inauguration parade pic.twitter.com/0ImFnvk6hI — PatriotTakes …

Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump's Inauguration
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55 years, 2 months ago

Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump's Inauguration

Wired  

Neo-Nazis are celebrating Elon Musk making two Nazi-like salutes during a speech to tens of thousands of President Donald Trump supporters on Monday. Thank you.” At this point, Musk put his right hand on his chest before extending it straight out with his palm facing down and his fingers touching, a gesture widely recognized as the “Roman salute.” Adopted by …

‘Absolutely vile’: Elon Musk's inauguration salute draws Nazi comparisons on social media
2 months ago

‘Absolutely vile’: Elon Musk's inauguration salute draws Nazi comparisons on social media

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk shook up social media after a speech he delivered to a cheering MAGA crowd at President Donald Trump’s inauguration rally Monday. “Checking in on hate group chats, and they are absolutely buzzing by what they perceive to be a Roman salute by Elon Musk,” He followed that up with another post: “He did it twice!” “My …

Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation
7 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s free speech mantra collides with crackdowns on hate speech and disinformation

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s absolutist version of free speech has thrown the world’s richest man and his X social-media platform into the crosshairs of governments worldwide. Any attempt to rein in social-media expression runs headlong into Musk’s hands-off approach to user posts, a “free speech” pledge that he defends ardently on the website formerly known as Twitter, which he acquired for $44 …

Never forget: How I watched Elon Musk hoodwink the world at Auschwitz
1 year, 2 months ago

Never forget: How I watched Elon Musk hoodwink the world at Auschwitz

The Independent  

If you wanted proof that Jewish people were not the fiendishly manipulative beings that antisemites suppose them to be, then you only had to come to Krakow on Monday. Musk’s response received worldwide opprobrium – as well it should – with even the Biden White House issuing a statement condemning “this abhorrent promotion of antisemitic and racist hate in the …

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after backlash, admits to being 'naive' about antisemitism
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after backlash, admits to being 'naive' about antisemitism

Hindustan Times  

Along with his 3-year-old son X Æ A-XII, Tesla owner Elon Musk paid a “private visit” to the historic Nazi German concentration camp site of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland on Monday. X owner Elon Musk visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau site with his 3-year-old son and others, The visit follows criticism that Musk received recently for supporting anti-Jewish conspiracy theories on his social media …

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk visits Auschwitz after uproar over antisemitic messages on X

The Hindu  

Elon Musk, who has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform, X, visited the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp on Monday, saying afterwards that the tragedy of the Holocaust “hits you much more in the heart when you see it in person.” Mr. Musk toured the most notorious extermination camp established by Nazi Germany during …

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