The apparent Nazi salute by Elon Musk continues to generate reactions around the world

The ADL has since revisited its position, as more and more people believe it is indeed a fascist signal sent by Musk to his more radical supporters. Moreover, Elon Musk has made comments in the past that align with this trend.

This movement, which has become one of the most discussed topics of the day, attracted considerable attention during Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Since then, it continues to generate conversation around the world.

The gesture, which some have downplayed as merely an expression of enthusiasm or an awkward greeting to the crowd, has nonetheless been largely perceived as evoking a fascist salute, due to its mannerism and the context in which it was performed.

However, although it is impossible to know the true intention behind his gesture, it was sufficiently similar to attract the praises of leaders from major far-right groups, thus strengthening their mobilization.

Elon Musk also reacted on X, stating: “Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The ‘everyone is Hitler’ attack is sooo tired.”

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) also expressed itself on X, the social network of Elon Musk, calling his gesture a “clumsy move in a moment of enthusiasm.”

However, as he thanked the supporters for contributing to Trump’s election, he made a significant gesture: first placing his right hand on his heart, then quickly extending his right arm forward, palm facing down.

Furthermore, another individual shared Musk’s video describing it as the “White Power moment of Donald Trump.”

During the inauguration ceremony of President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, a strong supporter of Trump, spoke to thank the voters for expressing their support and making the arrival of this new administration possible.

This interpretation has particularly resonated with some right-wing extremist groups, who, according to Rolling Stone, have claimed that “incredible things” are happening.

Musk drove the point home in another post by sharing a “bad joke” that this time prompted a normal reaction from the Anti-Defamation League. The organization firmly denounced his remarks, stating: “Making inappropriate and deeply offensive jokes that trivialize the Holocaust only serves to minimize the gravity and inhumanity of Nazi crimes, demean the suffering of victims and survivors, and insult the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust.”