Elon Musk Faces Global Backlash Over Nazi-Related Posts and Geste Controversy
Musk's online comments and a gesture resembling a Nazi salute during Trump's inauguration have drawn criticism from activists, human rights groups, and political leaders worldwide.
- Elon Musk posted provocative Nazi-related wordplay on his platform X, mocking accusations of a Hitler salute at Trump's inauguration.
- The Anti-Defamation League denounced Musk's actions, calling the Holocaust a unique evil and criticizing any attempts to trivialize it.
- Activist groups projected images of Musk's controversial gesture with the phrase 'Heil Tesla' onto Tesla's Grünheide factory, sparking investigations by German authorities.
- Musk has faced accusations of supporting far-right groups in Europe, including Germany's AfD, intensifying scrutiny of his political influence.
- Tesla owners report increasing backlash and vandalism against their vehicles, reflecting the growing public discontent with Musk's actions and associations.