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SNL Mocks Elon Musk's 'Salute' at Donald Trump Inauguration
Musk's gesture, which some called a "Nazi salute," sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers, as well as politicians in Europe.
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Did Elon Musk Seriously Just Do a Nazi Salute at Trump’s Inauguration?
During a speech at Capitol One Arena Monday following Donald Trump’s inauguration, Elon Musk appeared to deliver a Roman salute not once, but twice. The gesture is associated with Nazi Germany, and Musk was speaking triumphantly about Trump’s election victory when he made the salute.
Elon Musk shows ‘love' for Donald Trump amid feud with cringey on-the-record remark
The billionaire was side-by-side with Donald Trump throughout the election, but now some wonder if their friendship has soured. Musk took to X to clear the air
Donald Trump Ally Challenged on Musk 'Salute'—'Do It Right Now On TV'
Columnist Catherine Rampell suggested CNN host Scott Jennings replicate a controversial gesture made by Elon Musk to prove it was benign.
Six Donald Trump inauguration bombshells from Elon Musk's 'Nazi salute' to US boots on Mars
Donald Trump's bizarre inauguration day was packed with gaffes, executive orders and a number of unexpected celebrity appearances - here are some of the moments you may have missed
'What's your name again? I forgot': Elon Musk to Tim Walz after latter's 'Trump should stop him' remark
Elon Musk and Tim Walz had an intense face-off on X. "The richest man in the world is sitting at the Resolute desk, about to defund your public school. Trump should stop him," Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidate Walz wrote criticizing Elon Musk and his DOGE's interference in administrative matters against which several Democratic leaders have spoken out expressing concern.
Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk
Democrats saw Donald Trump as the most toxic brand in politics, a singular figure who unified their disparate factions and filled their political coffers with campaign contributions. The limits of that strategy became evident in November.
Elon Musk has a history of meddling in international politics
Elon Musk has used his platform to amplify far-right voices and policies from Germany to the U.K. and beyond.
Video: Donald Trump defends Elon Musk
Donald Trump defends Elon Musk The US president asked "is Time Magazine still in business?" when he was questioned about the magazine's cover showing Elon Musk sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office.
The Lincoln Project says the Presidency is Elon Musk's
Nazi-salute-giving oligarch Elon Musk seems to be a more active President than Convicted Felon #47. It is a battle of who can be more out for themselves. While Donald Trump has been busy flooding California's Central Valley and mucking about in New York City traffic policy,
Did Musk Give 'Nazi Salute' at Trump's 2025 Inauguration Rally? Here's What We Know
Online users shared videos showing Musk twice extending his hand outward from his heart but omitted his words explaining the ...
Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute
Musk then slapped his chest with his right hand, before flinging it diagonally upwards, palm face down. He turned around to ...
Elon Musk drags Taylor Swift in Nazi salute row from Donald Trump inauguration, Swifties slam him for 'unprovoked smear'
Elon Musk has dragged pop star Taylor Swift in the ongoing controversy about his alleged Nazi salute at US President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Elon Musk and the Roman salute: What it is and why it doesn't matter what you call it
The Roman salute is conditionally allowed in Italy and outright banned in Germany. German chancellor Olaf Scholz responded to ...
Nazi salute or 'moment of enthusiasm'? Elon Musk's gesture at Trump inauguration scrutinized
Billionaire Elon Musk's hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration drew ...
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Forced to Resign After Repeating Elon Musk’s Salute
A Republican official in Pennsylvania has been forced to resign after posting her own version of Elon Musk’s highly evocative ...