Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture during a speech led to controversy, as social media users compared it to a Nazi salute. Despite critics' interpretations, the Anti-Defamation League called it an 'awkward gesture' and advised caution. Musk's lack of clarification fueled speculation, particularly from right-wing extremists who celebrated the act. Analysts expressed skepticism about its intentionality, highlighting the complexity of interpreting gestures in a politically charged context. Musk's defiance on social platforms further deepened the divide among supporters and detractors.
Many social media users noticed that the gesture looked like a Nazi salute. Musk has only fanned the flames of suspicion by not explicitly denying those claims.
Critics and fans alike of the Tesla CEO and world's richest man were quick to react to the gesture. "The White Flame will rise again," a chapter of the white nationalist group White Lives Matter posted on Telegram.
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