Anti-Musk sign at a protest in Salem, Oregon. The incident quickly sparked online comparisons to the Nazi salute. [10] [16] While watching the rally, CNN anchor Erin Burnett said that the action was "striking". [10]Some commentators have attributed the gesture to Musk's self-diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, [17] [18] an assertion that many [weasel words] autistic people and therapists have ...

C NN anchors on Monday implied Tesla CEO Elon Musk had done a Nazi salute while speaking before a crowd of Trump supporters during the day’s inaugural events.

Jan 20, 2025 · Elon Musk’s use of an arm gesture that distinctly resembled a Roman salute, a greeting arguably best known for its use among members of the Nazi Party, generated confusion and concern as the billionaire tech entrepreneur delivered remarks at an inaugural celebration at Capital One Arena in Washington.

Jan 20, 2025 · Following U.S. President Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025, online users spread video clips promoting a rumor that tech entrepreneur Elon Musk gave a "Nazi salute" —...

Jan 21, 2025 · In live commentary, CNN anchor Erin Burnett pointed the gesture out, and co-anchor Kasie Hunt noted, “It’s not something that you typically see in American political rallies.” Social media...

Jan 21, 2025 · Many observers said that Musk appeared to be imitating the Nazi salute made infamous by Adolf Hitler (which is also illegal in some countries like Germany). But defenders pushed back, including...

Jan 21, 2025 · Musk has responded to allegations that he performed a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump's inauguration, calling it a "dirty trick" by his critics on the left. What is the Roman Salute?...

Jan 21, 2025 · The Roman salute was widely used in Italy by Benito Mussolini's Fascist Party, before later being adopted by Adolf Hitler in Germany. Stroppa later deleted his post, Italian media said.

Jan 20, 2025 · Elon Musk offered Donald Trump supporters what looked a lot like a Nazi salute on live TV to cheers from the MAGA crowd Monday at Trump’s post-swearing-in inauguration rally in Washington, D.C..

Jan 24, 2025 · “A Hitler salute is a Hitler salute is a Hitler salute,” the prominent German weekly Die Zeit wrote in an editorial. “There is no need to make this unnecessarily complicated,” the ...