Musk has not publicly clarified the intent behind his gesture, allowing for varied interpretations. His silence, combined with previous interactions with far-right figures, contributes to perceptions of a possible "dog whistle" to extremist groups.
Musk has not publicly clarified the intent behind his gesture, allowing for varied interpretations. His silence, combined with previous interactions with far-right figures, contributes to perceptions of a possible "dog whistle" to extremist groups.
During President Donald Trump's inauguration, Musk made a Nazi salute. While the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) defended it as an "awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm," the gesture was celebrated by neo-Nazi groups, indicating its potential resonance within far-right
During President Donald Trump's inauguration, Musk made a Nazi salute. While the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) defended it as an "awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm," the gesture was celebrated by neo-Nazi groups, indicating its potential resonance within far-right
Musk has engaged with far-right figures and content. Notably, he hosted a livestream with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, and urged Germans to vote for AfD in the upcoming national election.
Musk has engaged with far-right figures and content. Notably, he hosted a livestream with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, and urged Germans to vote for AfD in the upcoming national election.