Elon Musk's gesture during a speech in Washington D.C. drew comparisons to a Nazi salute, sparking controversy and debate online. While some organizations, like the Anti-Defamation League, defended Musk, claiming it was an awkward gesture, others expressed concern over the incident. Grimes, Musk's former partner, distanced herself from the controversy, stating she is not a citizen of the U.S. and pleading with fans to avoid involving her in the discussion.
Musk’s hand gesture, made during his speech at Washington DC’s Capital One Arena, involved slapping his chest and extending his right arm forward, saying, “My heart goes out to you.”Grimes, Elon Musk ’s former partner, denounced the far-right after the CEO was accused of performing a Nazi salute at a rallydrew comparisons to the infamous World War 2 salute, organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League , who are focused on combating antisemitism, defended the tech mogul.
The songwriter pleaded with her fans to stop asking her about the controversy, wishing to stay away from it as much as possible The gesture sparked fierce debate online, with people arguing back and forth about the true meaning of Musk’s sign“If it talks like a goose, smells like a goose, and steps like a goose, it’s probably a Nazi,” one reader said.“He’s the wealthiest man on earth and part of a fascist administration. What does he stand to lose?” one user replied.
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