Watch: Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Apparent Nazi Salute at Trump Inauguration Parade

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WASHINGTON – During the inauguration parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025, Elon Musk found himself at the center of controversy after appearing to make a gesture resembling the Nazi salute, known as the “Sieg Heil.” The moment occurred after his speech at the Capital One Arena, where he thanked his supporters in an emotional and energetic display.

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The incident quickly went viral on social media, with many users expressing shock and condemnation. One social media user remarked, “Remember when Democrats called MAGA rallies ‘Nazi rallies?’ President un-elect Elon Musk just did the Nazi Sieg Heil salute.”

However, upon closer examination, many observers are suggesting that Musk’s gesture was not intended as a Nazi salute. Instead, it appears that Musk, visibly excited and caught up in the moment, was holding his hands to his heart and throwing them upward in a display of gratitude and enthusiasm. This gesture, often seen in moments of deep emotion, could have been misinterpreted due to its resemblance to the infamous Nazi salute.


Musk has not made any public statements addressing the incident, but his supporters have come to his defense, emphasizing his excitement and emotional state during the event. Many believe that the gesture was a sign of passion and appreciation for his supporters, rather than any form of political statement or historical reference.

Despite the controversy, the incident has sparked conversations about the power of body language and how emotional displays can sometimes be misinterpreted, especially in the high-stakes atmosphere of an inauguration event. Musk’s actions are seen by some as a reflection of his exuberance, not a sinister or intentional salute.

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Ari
Ari
29 days ago

LOL the media is as insane as ever!!

dovid ll
dovid ll
29 days ago

This was NOT a seig heil, he was showing that you have all my heart. Please do not take a CNN clip at face value

T J
T J
29 days ago

The media is back to its hysterics and motzie shem ra yet again.

Moishe
Moishe
29 days ago

He’s just socially awkward and doesn’t know what he’s doing

The_Truth
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The_Truth
29 days ago

Seems like his intensions were to show he’s giving the crowd his heart. But was it a Nazi salute at all? From what I’ve seen, it was not. And neither were his intensions. So again, just the media with fake news.

Brooklyn Bubby
Brooklyn Bubby
29 days ago

The Nazi yimach shemam salute is towards the front, not sideways

Yid
Yid
29 days ago

Lol. The Democrats are currently supporting the modern day Nazis in Hamas and the Palestinian movement, yet if a socially awkward billionaire does a weird hand motion that vaguely resembles a Nazi salute, they have a total meltdown. Let’s focus on current threats shall we?

Practical Poster
Practical Poster
29 days ago

Reading AI-written articles bothers me more than that, tbh

Don’t be a Sheep
Don’t be a Sheep
29 days ago

Seriously? This is irresponsible – the guy went to Israel after 10/7, made many public statements, spoke out for the hostages. This is idiotic and ungrateful to post and does harm to our entire community. Loyalty is noted, betrayal is never forgotten. Shame on VIN for running this trash.

See
See
29 days ago

Trump love Nazis that’s why he moved the embassy to the capital Jerusalem
You at the left NEVER make sense

Feivish
Feivish
29 days ago

Democrats are running out of things to get outraged about.

Why???
Why???
29 days ago

So why the misleading headline?! Clickbait?!

Rena We
Rena We
29 days ago

This is pure ballony and writing about it just gives it credence. Musk put his hand to his heart and thrust it up high at the end of Trump’s speech. Pure Narishkeit. People just looking to start trouble.

Ron O
Ron O
29 days ago

See the end of the full video on YouTube, what you posted is a deep fake, you are posting fake news

Biden pardoned the whole Biden Crime Family.
Biden pardoned the whole Biden Crime Family.
28 days ago

There is no controversy, it is a lie perpetuated by scum democrats like nadler and hamas aoc and their lying media shills.

mythoughts
mythoughts
28 days ago

The libtard media should keep at it because its been working so well for them. Trust in the media is at an all time low and its well deserved.

Marcia
Marcia
27 days ago

What a load of crap. Anything to try and defame anyone backing POTUS Trump

Sara
Sara
29 days ago

Just in today’s Chitas Rashi, quotes a new king with new decrees…

This is freedumb of speech
This is freedumb of speech
28 days ago

Free speech is the same as free religion lol stupid cult

sholem
sholem
29 days ago

lol yeah tell yourselves that…

amil zola
amil zola
29 days ago

Meh, nazi salutes will be normalized in a matter of weeks.