Elon Musk seems to make fascist salutes

Elon Musk seems to make fascist salutes

Elon Musk has sparked controversy after he made gestures resembling fascist salutes at Donald Trump's inauguration rally. Musk, a major donor and adviser to Trump, thanked Trump supporters at Capital One Arena, then made a salute by placing his hand on his chest and extending his arm with his fingers joined and palm down - a gesture usually associated with the Nazi salute.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) later clarified that Musk's actions were likely an awkward gesture of enthusiasm rather than a deliberate Nazi salute, although it acknowledged the heightened political tensions. Social media users expressed shock, with some accusing Musk of making a "Heil Hitler" salute. Republican Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the ADL for downplaying the incident, and Musk responded by dismissing her criticism as "insane."

Musk's affiliation with the far-right has raised concerns, especially after he hosted Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right German party AGW, at X. Some far-right figures, including neo-Nazis, have praised Musk's actions. Despite the backlash, Musk did not clarify his intentions, but backed memes turning congratulations into jokes. | BGNES

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