Elon Musk's Fascist Salutes at Trump Inauguration Spark Outrage

Elon Musk sparked controversy by performing fascist-style salutes during a celebration of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. As the richest person on earth and a major Trump donor and adviser, Musk thanked Trump supporters for their role in shaping the future of civilization.

The Anti-Defamation League defined the Nazi salute that Musk performed, and social media users, including public figures like Eric Feigl-Ding, expressed shock at his actions. Musk's engagement with the global far right continues to be a topic of debate, with recent interactions with far-right figures like Alice Weidel of Alternative für Deutschland drawing criticism.