Overview

• Elon Musk described accusations of Nazi sympathies as 'outrageous' and part of a 'relentless propaganda campaign' during a Fox News interview.
• He claimed detractors would 'press a button' to kill him if possible but instead resort to 'character assassination.'
• The backlash stems from Musk's straight-arm salute at a Trump rally in January, widely interpreted as a Nazi gesture, which he denies.
• Critics have also condemned Musk's restoration of white supremacist accounts on X and his controversial statements about historical mass killings.
• Protests, including vandalism and arson targeting Tesla dealerships, continue as Musk faces scrutiny for his perceived far-right affiliations.