During Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, American businessman Elon Musk has been embroiled in a controversy. He is being accused of giving a Nazi salute while addressing the event.
During the swearing-in ceremony of US President Donald Trump, a gesture by billionaire businessman Elon Musk created controversy. Actually, during his address, Musk put his right hand on his chest. And then greeted the people with it. On social media, this gesture of Musk is being compared to the ‘Nazi salute’. People accused him of copying the Nazi salute.
According to the Indian Express report, this incident took place during Donald Trump’s presidential swearing-in ceremony at the Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Responding to the criticism of this gesture, Musk wrote on X,
During the swearing-in ceremony of US President Donald Trump, a gesture by billionaire businessman Elon Musk created controversy. Actually, Musk put his right hand on his chest during his address. And then greeted the people with it. On social media, this gesture of Musk is being compared to the ‘Nazi salute’. People accused him of imitating the Nazi salute.
According to the Indian Express report, this incident took place during Donald Trump’s presidential swearing-in ceremony at Capital One Arena in Washington DC. Responding to the criticism of this gesture, Musk wrote on X,
To be honest, they need more bad tricks. The phrase ‘everyone is Hitler’ is now very old.
What is the Nazi salute?
The Nazi salute is also known as the ‘Hitler salute’. It was one of the most powerful symbols of Nazi ideology in Germany in the 1930s. In this, the salute is given by raising the right hand in the air from the shoulder. In which the palm is facing downwards. Usually at an angle of 45 degrees.
This salute was done to create a feeling of unity and dedication towards Hitler and the Nazi cause. It was used in rallies, public events and military ceremonies. In this, the person saluting used to pronounce the words ‘Heil Hitler’ (Hail my leader) or ‘Sieg Heil’ (Hail). Which meant to show dedication and support towards the regime.
