Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Controversy

During a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025, at Washington D.C.’s Capital One Arena, tech billionaire Elon Musk made a gesture that has ignited widespread debate. While expressing gratitude to the audience, Musk placed his right hand over his heart and then extended his arm outward at an upward angle, a motion some have likened to a Nazi salute. Description of the Gesture In his address, Musk stated, “My heart goes out to you. It is thanks to you that the future of civilization is assured.” He then placed his right hand over his heart and extended his arm outward, repeating the action for the audience […]

Elon Musk’s Gesture at Trump Rally Sparks Controversy