Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk's hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of President Donald Trump's inauguration drew online comparisons to a Nazi salute on Monday, but a leading tracker of antisemitism said it appeared to represent a moment of enthusiasm instead.
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political opponents and energized fans on the far-right.
Was Elon Musk's gesture a Sieg Heil Salute? What happened at post-inauguration speech?
After inauguration festivities, Elon Musk gave a speech at a rally. During his speech, Musk executed a questionable gesture, twice. Find out more here
Elon Musk condemned for gesture resembling a Nazi salute at Trump inauguration event
Musk, who has faced scrutiny for his extremist beliefs, has suggested angry reactions to the gesture are part of a Democratic-led hoax.
Musk says his gestures at Trump inauguration event weren’t Nazi salutes
Musk made the gestures during a giddy speech celebrating Trump's return to power at a rally Monday at Capital One Arena in Washington.
Jon Stewart is reluctant to name Elon Musk's inauguration gesture on The Daily Show
Of course, one of those tech billionaires received the most attention on inauguration day: Elon Musk, the new head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE, cue eye roll). Musk sparked controversy with a very emphatic hand gesture that looked a whole lot like a Nazi salute.
Elon Musk responds to 'tired' accusations over Donald Trump inauguration hand gesture
The multibillionaire drew controversy after he placed his right hand on his chest and then put his whole arm up in the air in front of him, while speaking at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC.
ADL defends Elon Musk over ‘awkward gesture’ at Trump inauguration: ‘Not a Nazi salute’
It seems that [Musk] made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm, not a Nazi salute,” the antisemitism watchdog wrote on X.
What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally
A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute.
Elon Musk Calls German Chancellor 'Oaf Schitz' in Post Slamming Free Speech Comments
U.S. billionaire Elon Musk called the chancellor of Germany "Oaf Schitz" on his social media platform X on Tuesday, responding to a video of the leader's comments on free speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Gov. Pritzker takes Elon Musk to task over controversial gesture at rally
Elon Musk has faced sharp criticism for a hand gesture while speaking at an inauguration rally for President Trump, with many comparing the gesture to a Nazi salute. Pritzker, who is Jewish, said Musk should apologize.
Musk’s ‘awkward gesture’ on Inauguration Day was not Nazi salute, Anti-Defamation League says
Despite media speculation that Elon Musk made an alleged Nazi gesture on Inauguration Day, the Anti-Defamation League ...
Elon Musk Ignites Online Speculation Over the Meaning of a Hand Gesture
Elon Musk, speaking at a post-inauguration rally, twice extended his arm out above his head with his palm facing down, ...