Elon Musk, the billionaire and head of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is in hot water over a gesture he made during a recent speech. While speaking at the Capital One Arena, Musk placed his hand on his chest and then raised it, which some people thought looked like a Nazi salute.
The internet quickly lit up with angry comments. Many users accused Musk of being offensive, and some called his gesture a “Nazi salute.” Musk reacted on social media, sharing a post that called the accusations a “smear campaign.” He wrote, “Everyone is Hitler attack is sooo tired” and suggested that critics needed to find better ways to attack him.
In the past, Musk has been open about his political beliefs, saying he used to vote for Democrats because they were kind. However, he now claims that they have become divisive and plans to vote Republican. He mentioned he believes there will be “dirty tricks” used against him.
Critics continued to express their outrage. One historian who studies fascism said Musk’s gesture was indeed a Nazi salute. On the other hand, Musk’s supporters defended him, saying that the media twisted what he did. One supporter mentioned that Musk was simply saying thank you to the crowd that supported Trump, not making a political statement.
The debate over Musk’s gesture shows how divided people can be on issues like this, with some shocked and others insisting it was misunderstood.
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