Elon Musk Accused of Giving Nazi Salute at Trump Inauguration

Published JAN 21 2025

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Above: Elon Musk speaking during 60th presidential inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on Jan. 20, 2025. Image credit: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

It's utterly unfathomable that on day one of the Trump presidency, we would openly see a Nazi salute being made from behind the presidential seal. The abhorrent gesture should be condemned for what it is: blatant antisemitism.

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Narrative B

Musk has long been a friend to the Jewish community, and viewing the gesture in context clearly indicates that he was trying to physically express his comment: "My heart goes out to you." There's no need to invent outrage and to sow division by manipulating this gesture.

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