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Elon Musk's Gesture at Trump's Inauguration Parade Sparks Online Chatter

Dr. Stephen Voss from the University of Kentucky noted that President Donald Trump's inauguration speech focused on common sense, which some voters desire amidst political polarization.
Jewish Democratic Congressperson Jerry Nadler condemned Musk's gesture as antisemitic, urging officials to unite in their condemnation.
The Anti-Defamation League stated that Musk's gesture was not a Nazi salute, suggesting it was an awkward moment rather than an intentional act.

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The South African

Elon Musk 'Nazi' salute at Donald Trump rally celebrated by extremists

Elon Musk’s hand gestures at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which quickly drew comparisons to Nazi salutes, appear to have resonated in some far-right extremist spaces online. My talk today at the Presidential Parade pic.twitter.com/qCAxYQb7LN— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2025 Several neo-Nazi leaders have shared clips of the viral moment from Musk’s Monday speech, in which the billionaire brought his hand to his che…

1 month ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Republican-American

Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant

NEW YORK – Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it. “I just want to say thank you for making it happen,” Musk said during a speech at Capital One Arena, referring […]

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Portland Press Herald

Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists, regardless of what he meant

Many social media users noticed that the gesture looked like a Nazi salute, and Musk only fanned the flames by not explicitly denying those claims.

1 month ago·Portland, United States

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Times of Malta

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Musk salute at Trump rally celebrated by extremists online

Elon Musk's hand gestures at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which quickly drew comparisons to Nazi salutes, appear to have resonated in some far-right extremist spaces online.Several neo-Nazi leaders have shared clips of the viral moment from Musk's Monday speech, in which the billionaire brought his hand to his chest and extended...

Elon Musk rips those who accused him of giving Nazi salute: ‘Need better dirty tricks’

Elon Musk has defended the one-armed gesture he gave during President Trump’s inauguration — arguing the left-wingers who accused him of giving a Nazi...

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Barron's

Musk Salute At Trump Rally Celebrated By Extremists Online

Elon Musk's hand gestures at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump, which quickly drew comparisons to Nazi salutes, appear to have resonated in some far-right extremist spaces online.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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