Elon Musk set social media alight after appearing to perform a "Nazi salute" during Trump's inauguration, with X users quick to accuse the billionaire of Nazi sympathies.
Elon Musk gave two back to back Nazi salutes at the Trump inauguration parade pic.twitter.com/0ImFnvk6hI
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) January 20, 2025
The billionaire performed the unsettlingly similar action, striking the podium and lifting his flat hand into the air.
"Shortly after the inauguration", one X user commented, "Elon Musk gives the MAGA crowd a big Nazi salute on day 1 of the new American fascist oligarchy."
Shortly after the inauguration, Elon Musk gives the MAGA crowd a big Nazi salute on day 1 of the new American fascist oligarchy. pic.twitter.com/z0FjuK9B9N
— Moe Davis (U.S. Air Force, Retired) (@ColMoeDavis) January 20, 2025
"I'm done here", another user exclaimed. "Just saw Musk give a Nazi salute to cheering crowds. To all the decent humans who see this shit for what it is, I'll see you on@bluesky".
I’m done here. Just saw Musk give a Nazi salute to cheering crowds. To all the decent humans who see this shit for what it is, I’ll see you on @bluesky pic.twitter.com/BJudf2vk5Z
— Dianna 🇨🇦 (@girlGeek) January 20, 2025
Musk himself posted his speech to X, though he hasn't immediately commented on the controversy.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 20, 2025
Originally published on Latin Times
