MAGA world gives explanation for Elon Musk's Hitler like salute; here's what it said

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked a severe controversy during a post inauguration rally for US President Donald Trump when he performed a hand gesture that many observers likened to a Nazi salute, reported Daily Beast.

According to Daily Beast, while addressing the crowd at the Capital One Arena, Tesla CEO Elon Musk placed his hand over his heart and raised his arm with his palm facing down which was a highlighting move that drew immediate scrutiny and comparisons to fascist symbols. Numerous critics on social media quickly condemned the gesture while suggesting it resembled both a Nazi salute and a Roman salute which also at the same time, has historical fascist connections.

Several conservative commentators, however at the same time, defended Tesla CEO Elon Musk while asserting that he was simply expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump supporters and was not intentionally making any sort of political statement. Renowned influencers like Collin Rugg and the ‘Libs of TikTok’ account eventually placed an argument that the gesture of Tesla CEO Elon Musk was totally misinterpreted and that he was awkwardly trying to convey appreciation.


In spite of the severe ongoing backlash, some far right figures celebrated the moment while indicating a mixed reaction within different factions of the political spectrum.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has not publicly addressed the controversy directly but has been really active on social media since the event, noted Daily Beast.

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Which renowned personality ended up sparking a severe controversy during the inauguration of US President Donald Trump due to his hand gestures?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked a severe controversy during a post inauguration rally for US President Donald Trump when he performed a hand gesture that many observers likened to a Nazi salute.

How did the conservative commentators defend Tesla CEO Elon Musk following his controversial hand gesture in the inaugural ceremony of US President Donald Trump?

Several conservative commentators defended Tesla CEO Elon Musk while asserting that he was simply expressing gratitude to US President Donald Trump supporters and was not intentionally making any sort of political statement though his hand gesture.