Many social media users noticed that the gesture looked like a Nazi salute, and Musk only fanned the flames by not explicitly denying those claims.
Musk’s first day in Trump’s Washington was not without controversy after he made a gesture observers said resembled a Nazi salute.
Anti-Defamation League Chief Executive Jonathan Greenblatt said he didn't think Elon Musk's viral gesture to the crowd at a Monday celebration of President Trump was offensive, after it drew comparisons on social media to a Nazi salute.
The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX founder was initially expected to take an office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which is in the White House complex, but not the West Wing.
In a lengthy post on X in December, Ramaswamy waded into the political discussion on American versus foreign-born workers and railed against a culture that he said had misplaced priorities. “Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer)” he wrote.
Former coworkers describe Davis's ruthless focus on efficiency, which could be perfect for cutting government bloat.
The blossoming relationship between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk was on full display throughout Monday's inauguration ceremonies.
I think if we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting 1 [trillion],” Musk said in a January interview.
Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
The president and DOGE leader will be cozier than ever after reports that Trump had become annoyed by his presence.
Elon Musk’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) wasted no time beginning its purge of reckless government spending by shutting the Chief Diversity Officers Executive Council, the world’s richest man revealed.