SNL Criticizes Elon Musk's Gesture at Trump's Inauguration

Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update' mocked Elon Musk's controversial salute during a post-inauguration rally, sparking reactions across social media and political circles.

• Elon Musk's straight-arm salute at a rally following Donald Trump's second inauguration has drawn widespread criticism, with some interpreting it as a 'Nazi salute.'
• Saturday Night Live's Michael Che joked about the gesture during the show's 'Weekend Update' segment, dismissing the notion that Musk is a Nazi while referencing Tesla's Cybertruck.
• The gesture has provoked backlash from Democratic lawmakers, European media, and activist groups, including a projection stunt by British group Led By Donkeys at Tesla's Berlin factory.
• Musk responded to the criticism on X, calling it a tired attack and dismissing the controversy as 'dirty tricks.'
• As head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Musk plays a prominent role in the new administration, further elevating the scrutiny surrounding his actions.

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