Elon Musk's gesture during President Trump's Inauguration Parade has ignited a firestorm of controversy online, with some interpreting it as a Nazi salute. The billionaire entrepreneur's straight-arm movement was met with accusations and praise, sparking debate about intent and historical context.
A gesture made by Elon Musk while speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade sparked controversy online. Some viewers interpreted Musk's straight-arm movement as a Nazi salute. Musk was concluding his speech in support of the newly elected president at Capital One Arena when he performed the gesture. 'I just want to say thank you for making it happen,' he said to the crowd, referring to Trump's victory.
He then clapped his hand on his chest and extended his arm straight out and upward with his palm facing downwards. He turned and repeated the gesture facing the opposite direction. 'My heart goes out to you,' Musk continued. 'It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.' Musk's action drew swift reactions from both supporters and critics. Social media users shared clips and screenshots of the moment, with some accusing Musk of deliberately performing the 'Sieg Heil' salute, while others argued it was an innocent motion made while cheering with the crowd. Musk himself has not explicitly addressed whether the gesture was intentional, but he did post on X several hours after leaving the stage, claiming the online uproar was a 'dirty trick' by Democrats. 'Frankly, they need better dirty tricks,' he wrote. 'The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is sooo tired,' he added, concluding his post with a sleeping emoji. Right-wing commentators praised Musk's action, with some suggesting it was a deliberate statement. Conversely, Democratic figures condemned the gesture as abhorrent and inappropriate. Some even drew international attention to the incident, with German and Spanish officials expressing concern. Meanwhile, organizations like the Anti-Defamation League offered a more cautious perspective, characterizing the gesture as an 'awkward moment of enthusiasm' and urging restraint in jumping to conclusions. Experts who study extremism pointed out the ambiguity of Musk's intent and suggested it was unlikely to be a deliberate act of self-sabotage. The incident also sparked discussion about the 'Roman salute,' a similar gesture with ancient origins that has been appropriated by fascist movements. While the two gestures appear similar, their historical contexts and meanings differ significantly
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