Elon Musk Denies Nazi Salute Allegations After Inaugural Gesture

Musk defends his arm gesture as a symbol of gratitude, sparking polarized reactions and political commentary.

Elon Musk faced backlash after performing a straight-arm gesture at President Trump's inaugural event, which some interpreted as a Nazi salute.
Musk clarified that the gesture was intended as a heartfelt expression of gratitude and not antisemitic, a claim supported by the Anti-Defamation League.
Critics, including Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, accused Musk of signaling to far-right groups, while others dismissed the controversy as partisan overreach.
Musk mocked the accusations on his social media platform X, using wordplay referencing Nazi figures to ridicule the allegations.
Conservative commentators argued that the uproar exemplifies media double standards and attempts to distract from Trump’s political agenda.