Musk Defends Gesture Amid Nazi Salute Controversy

Elon Musk faced backlash for a gesture made during President Trump's inauguration event, which some critics likened to a Nazi salute. Musk responded by stating that those making the comparison needed 'better dirty tricks,' asserting that the 'everyone is Hitler' narrative is 'sooo tired.' The gesture involved Musk tapping his chest and extending his arm, which drew condemnation from figures like Rep. Jerrold Nadler, who labeled it antisemitic. However, the Anti-Defamation League defended Musk, suggesting that he made an awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm rather than a deliberate Nazi reference. Historians have also weighed in, with one noting that the gesture could be interpreted as a socially awkward wave rather than a salute. Musk's past support for far-right groups has added context to the controversy, but he maintains that his actions were misunderstood.