What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About
A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.
History Extra6h
The history of the Hitler salute, from its dubious Roman origins to its use by the far right
Is there a difference between the Hitler salute and the Roman salute? Danny Bird explores the story of an instantly ...
Did Elon Musk give a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?
Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century ...
What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...
Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute
Musk then slapped his chest with his right hand, before flinging it diagonally upwards, palm face down. He turned around to ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency18h
Elon Musk’s straight-armed gesture at inauguration event ignites comparisons to Nazi salute
Some across the political spectrum said the gesture looked like a "Heil Hitler" salute. The ADL said it was not.
Reddit Users Are Not Linking to X.com After Elon Musk’s Apparent Fascist Salute
Another potential rebellion is brewing at Reddit after Trump’s tech bro in chief’s antics at Monday’s inauguration.
'We ... do not condone Nazism' say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture
Whatever billionaire Elon Musk's intentions were when he thrust his arm out at an upward angle during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration Monday, a lot of people aren't having it. And they're ...