Elon Musk responds to accusations of making a Nazi salute during a speech at Trump’s inauguration rally, calling it a smear tactic
Washington DC: So, Elon Musk is in hot water after some folks accused him of throwing a “Nazi salute” during a speech at Trump’s inauguration rally. Can you believe it? People were really upset, saying he did this stiff-armed salute that looked pretty sketchy.
During his speech, Musk put his hand on his chest and said he felt it in his “heart.” Then, he raised his arm up, and that’s when the drama started. Musk fired back, saying his critics were just using “dirty tricks” to take him down. He even called the whole “everyone is Hitler” thing old and tired, tossing in a sleeping emoji for good measure.
He was at the Capital One Arena, talking to Trump’s supporters, and while he was hyped about America landing a man on Mars, he made that gesture again while facing an American flag. It was a bit confusing, to say the least.
Some news anchors pointed out how odd it looked, and the Anti-Defamation League even weighed in, saying it seemed like an awkward move rather than a salute. They urged everyone to chill out a bit and give each other some grace during these tense times.
Musk responded to their statement with a simple “Thanks guys” and a laughing-crying emoji. But not everyone was convinced. Some critics pointed out that his words right after the gesture sounded a lot like a neo-Nazi slogan, which didn’t help his case.
It’s wild how a moment of enthusiasm can spiral into such a big deal, right? The Nazi salute has a dark history, and it’s illegal in several countries today. So, it’s no wonder people are on edge about it.
