Overview
- Elon Musk is under fire for gestures made during President Trump's inauguration that critics claim resembled a Nazi salute, though he denies the accusations.
- The Anti-Defamation League initially defended Musk's gesture as an 'awkward moment of enthusiasm' but later condemned his Holocaust-related jokes as offensive and inappropriate.
- Musk posted a series of puns referencing Nazi leaders on X, his social media platform, prompting widespread criticism and accusations of trivializing the Holocaust.
- Reddit communities, including some with millions of members, have banned links to X in protest of Musk's actions, with moderators accusing him of promoting hate speech on the platform.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Musk, calling him a 'great friend of Israel,' while others, including U.S. lawmakers, have strongly criticized his behavior.