ADL says ‘awkward’ Musk gesture ‘not a Nazi salute’: ‘This is a delicate moment’
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), a nonprofit focused on combating antisemitism, defended tech billionaire Elon Musk’s “awkward” gesture during a Monday celebratory event which some critics panned
Elon Musk Comments on Salute Controversy
Rolling Stone magazine reported that neo-Nazis and right-wing extremists in America and abroad were “abuzz” after the gesture, citing celebratory captions of the clip from far-right figures such as “Incredible things are happening already lmao” and “Ok maybe woke really is dead.”
Elon Musk's Daughter Attacks Trump's Order, Addresses 'Nazi Salute'
Billionaire's estranged daughter has used rival social media platforms to attack Trump's anti-transgender executive order, and her dad's salute.
Elon Musk condemned for gesture resembling a Nazi salute at Trump inauguration event
Musk, who has faced scrutiny for his extremist beliefs, has suggested angry reactions to the gesture are part of a Democratic-led hoax.
Stefanik excoriates Dem for Elon Musk 'Nazi salute' accusation at UN ambassador hearing
"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.
House Antisemitism Chair Flags Elon Musk's Salute as 'Support for Hitler'
Elon Musk's hand gesture while speaking at an event honoring President Donald Trump "can only be interpreted as a Seig Heil salute," according to Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman. Musk, the world's richest man and a close ally to Trump,
Elon Musk's father calls claims Elon made Nazi salute 'rubbish' | Cuomo
Elon Musk, widely regarded as the world's richest man with a net worth exceeding $400 billion, has made his mark on space, technology and politics. After co-founding and selling PayPal, Musk launched SpaceX,
Nadler condemns ‘what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute’ from Musk
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was among those who sharply criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for making “what appears to ...
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Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Elon Musk's straight-arm salute and predicts that under Trump, antisemitism will rise
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, "Illinois is going to continue to be a beacon of policies that are antithetical to the retrograde policies of a Trump administration.” ...
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ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture
After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute.
Musk’s straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
The confusion hasn’t stopped critics and fans alike of the world’s richest man from reading into the gesture what they wanted ...