Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) was among those who sharply criticized billionaire Elon Musk on Monday for making “what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute” during an event celebrating the inauguration of President Trump.
Several news organizations and reporters accused Elon Musk of doing a Nazi salute during the inauguration celebration for President Trump.
The Anti-Defamation League defended Musk after some observers said he made a Nazi salute at a Trump inauguration rally
Addressing Trump supporters hours after the Republican was inaugurated as the 47th US president on Monday, Musk hailed the outcome of the election on November 4 as “no ordinary victory”. “This was a fork in the road of human civilisation,” Musk said at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
Explore the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's gesture at President Trump's inauguration, its societal impact, and the ensuing public debate.
Some across the political spectrum said the gesture looked like a "Heil Hitler" salute. The ADL said it was not.