X users accused Elon Musk of doing the 'Hitler salute' during his inauguration speech in a huge blunder, but others defended him and said he was just celebrating

Elon Musk sparks backlash for sharing a controversial post comparing screenshot from a Taylor Swift's 2014 performance to a Nazi salute.

Speaking at a celebratory rally in Washington, Mr. Musk twice extended his arm out with his palm facing down, drawing comparisons to the Nazi salute.

Vivian Wilson, 21, broke her silence on her estranged father Elon Musk’s salute at Trump’s inauguration rally - telling her followers 'let’s call a spade a f***ing spade'

Donald Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk has triggered a controversy with a hand gesture at the inaugural parade in Washington DC. Many have compared it to the Nazi salute. However, experts are divided.

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making gesture at President Trump rally similar to Nazi salute.

Yolanda Díaz, the minister of labor and social economy from the left-wing Sumar party, said: “Last night, the whole planet could see Elon Musk emulating the Nazi salute in the context of Donald Trump’s inauguration. It has been a very harsh image that has made me make a decision that I have been meditating on for several months.”

The fallout from Elon Musk’s Inaugural salute to Donald Trump’s followers has spread around the globe, with both America’s allies and enemies denouncing the radioactive fascist gesture. On Monday, following Trump’s inauguration for a second term,

Elon Musk referenced Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders in a social media post filled with puns early Thursday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come to the defense of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who has been accused of giving a Nazi salute during Monday's inauguration celebration.

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. View on euronews