Musk Defends Against Nazi Accusations, Criticizes Media

Elon Musk has forcefully rejected accusations likening him and President Donald Trump to Nazis, describing them as part of a 'relentless propaganda campaign' designed to undermine their government reforms. During a Fox News interview with Lara Trump, Musk addressed the controversy over a gesture he made at Trump's inauguration, which some critics interpreted as a Nazi salute, calling such interpretations inaccurate and intentionally misleading. Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency, has drawn criticism for aggressive federal workforce cuts and his perceived influence on both U.S. and German politics. He emphasized that he has never harmed anyone and labeled the Nazi comparisons as outrageous and offensive. Musk attributed the persistence of these claims to the effectiveness of media-driven propaganda, arguing that repeated lies can shape public perception. He also defended Trump against similar attacks and cited his upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa when discussing the impact of such accusations.