Musk Defends Gesture Amid Criticism on Podcast

Elon Musk has come under intense scrutiny after performing a gesture at President Donald Trump's inauguration that many critics compared to a Nazi salute. On Joe Rogan's podcast, Musk defended the gesture, insisting it was meant in a positive spirit and used humor to downplay the allegations, emphasizing that the backlash was unexpected. The controversy has sparked widespread debate, with various Jewish organizations and politicians condemning the gesture, but Musk maintains that being a Nazi involves actions like genocide, not gestures or mannerisms. Despite the criticism, Musk doubled down on his stance, refusing to apologize and continuing to serve as an advisor to the Trump administration. He also discussed government efficiency initiatives and criticized government-funded NGOs as scams.