Elon Musk Accused of Performing Nazi-Style Salute at Donald Trump Inauguration Rally
After Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, Elon Musk, who is set to head the Department of Government Efficiency, took the stage at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. to address a crowd of supporters. During his speech, Musk said, “This is what victory feels like. This was no ordinary victory. This was a fork in the road of human civilization.” He then thanked the crowd, slapping his chest with his palm, grunting, and raising his hand in a gesture that has been compared to a Nazi-style salute.
The incident has sparked outrage online, with some users claiming that Musk “Siege Heiled” on stage. However, it appears that the moment was meant to be a celebratory gesture, rather than an intentional reference to Adolf Hitler. A large crowd of people had gathered at the arena after the ceremony was moved indoors due to frigid temperatures.
Trump’s inauguration was attended by several high-profile tech executives, including Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg. During his speech, Trump sharply critiqued his predecessor, Joe Biden, saying, “America’s decline is over. The age of America begins now. Our golden age has just begun.”
