Elon Musk Considers Legal Action Over 'Nazi Salute' Allegations

Maye Musk publicly urges her son to sue CNN and other outlets for defamation following controversial inauguration event coverage.

Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, has called on her son to sue CNN and other media outlets for defamation over claims he made a 'Nazi salute' at a Trump inauguration event.
The controversy stems from a gesture Musk made during the event, which some commentators likened to a fascist salute, sparking widespread criticism and debate.
CNN panelist Catherine Rampell accused Musk of making the gesture, leading to a heated exchange with conservative commentator Scott Jennings, who dismissed the allegations as baseless.
Musk responded to the accusations on his platform, X, signaling potential lawsuits against figures including Tim Walz and Rachel Maddow for perpetuating what he called a 'Nazi hoax.'
Recent high-profile defamation cases involving major news outlets have set a precedent, with Maye Musk citing these outcomes as further reason to pursue legal action.