‘Everyone is Hitler…’: Why is Elon Musk’s hand gesture being compared to Nazi salute?
Donald Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk has triggered a controversy with a hand gesture at the inaugural parade in Washington DC. Many have compared it to the Nazi salute. However, experts are divided.
Elon Musk Comments on Salute Controversy
Rolling Stone magazine reported that neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists in America and abroad were “abuzz” after the gesture, citing celebratory captions of the clip from far-right figures such as “Incredible things are happening already lmao” and “Ok maybe woke really is dead.”
Elon Musk Appears to Give Nazi Salutes at Trump Rally
Elon Musk gave what appeared to be Nazi salutes at a rally held at Capitol One Arena on Monday after the inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. And whatever Musk’s intention with the salutes, Americans on social media are extremely uncomfortable as they debate what it could mean for the future of the country.
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington: Elon Musk's ubiquitous presence at Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump's "first buddy," Elon Musk, was seemingly everywhere in D.C. on Inauguration Day. Where (and with whom) was the billionaire?
Trump's inauguration celebration: Elon Musk accused of making Nazi salute
On stage at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, the X boss made an arm gesture that resembled a fascist salute.
Elon Musk gives exuberant speech at inauguration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave a high-energy speech at President Donald Trump's inauguration celebration at Capitol One Arena on Jan. 20. He has been tapped to co-lead the "Department of Government Efficiency" under President Trump.
Elon Musk saluted Trump supporters at Capital One Arena
Tesla CEO Elon Musk thanked the crowd for helping bring Donald Trump to the White House, but a gesture he made sparked a social media frenzy.
Elon Musk at inauguration 2025: See photos of the tech mogul as Donald Trump sworn in
Tech mogul and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk was seen cheering on Donald Trump as the latter was sworn in as president on Monday.
Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
The confusion hasn’t stopped critics and fans alike of the world’s richest man from reading into the gesture what they wanted ...
President Trump signs executive orders before inaugural crowd at Capital One Arena
President Donald Trump celebrated with an estimated 20,000 supporters for an indoor inaugural parade Monday inside Capital ...
Donald Trump’s Second Inauguration In Photos: Who Was At The Swearing-In Ceremony
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th U.S. President on January 20, 2025 one of many ceremonies that make up Inauguration ...
Elon Musk at inauguration: Tech titan's prominence during ceremonies stamps his place in Trump's orbit
Getting humans to Mars has long been an obsession for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. On Monday, that project got a full endorsement ...
Nadler condemns ‘what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute’ from Musk
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was among those who sharply criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for making “what appears to ...