Elon Musk Responds to Nazi Salute Accusations

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  • Source: News Week
  • 01/21/2025
Elon Musk has responded to allegations that he performed a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump's inauguration, calling it a "dirty trick" by his critics.

Musk addressed the controversy on his platform X (formerly Twitter) Monday night, replying to a user: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired."

Newsweek has contacted Musk via an email to Tesla for comment.

Why It Matters

Musk, the world's richest man and a close ally of Trump, has become a polarizing figure in U.S. politics. He has used his X platform to push far-right political movements globally.

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