Elon Musk's enthusiastic gestures at a Trump inauguration rally sparked widespread condemnation, with many perceiving them as Nazi salutes.
Elon Musk , the world's richest man and a prominent supporter of President Trump , faced a wave of criticism from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians internationally, and online users after twice performing gestures that many perceived as Nazi salutes during an inauguration celebration.
Musk, who has endorsed antisemitic remarks and aligned himself with far-right groups, including the Alternative for Germany, made the gestures during an enthusiastic speech praising Trump's return to power at an indoor rally held at Capital One Arena in Washington. 'I just want to say thank you for making it happen. Thank you,' Musk said to the cheering crowd. He then slapped his chest with his right hand and extended that hand upward, open and flat, palm down, with his right arm rigidly straight. He repeated a similar gesture in the opposite direction. 'My heart goes out to you,' he said.While some defended Musk, arguing that his gestures were awkward and not intended as Nazi salutes, others strongly condemned his actions. The Anti-Defamation League, an organization dedicated to combating antisemitism, initially attempted to downplay the incident, suggesting Musk's gestures were likely made in a moment of enthusiasm. However, many, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), were outraged, stating that Musk's repeated gestures were clearly a Nazi salute and unacceptable, especially at an inaugural event. The controversy sparked a heated debate online, with comparisons drawn between videos of Musk and Hitler. Musk himself responded to the criticism, dismissing it as a 'dirty tricks campaign' by liberals and suggesting that the debate was fueled by 'legacy media propaganda.
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