Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Gesture at Trump Inauguration

Musk's hand gesture, interpreted by many as a Nazi salute, has drawn widespread criticism due to his history of far-right affiliations.

Elon Musk made a hand gesture during Trump's inauguration that many observers, including historians and anti-hate groups, identified as resembling a Nazi salute.
Critics argue the gesture aligns with Musk's documented history of engaging with far-right ideologies and amplifying antisemitic content on his social media platform, X.
Musk has denied the accusations, dismissing them as a smear campaign by his opponents, and has not issued an apology for the gesture.
The controversy has been amplified by Musk's history of supporting far-right political figures and parties, including Germany's Alternative für Deutschland (AfD).
Reactions to the incident have varied widely, with some defending Musk as socially awkward or misinterpreted, while others, including Jewish organizations, have condemned his actions and subsequent Holocaust-related jokes.