The Trump administration is simply hours previous and Democrats and their media allies are already spreading a brand new Nazi hoax. Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes (D-NY), together with a number of media shops, falsely accused Elon Musk of constructing a Nazi salute on the Trump Inaugural rally in Washington, D.C. on Monday. Musk is the pinnacle of President Trump’s Division of Authorities Effectivity advisory council.
Display screen photos through PBS/X.
Chatting with a capability crowd on the Capital One Enviornment, an exuberant Musk put his hand over his coronary heart after which prolonged his arm up and out towards the group is supporters, then made the identical gesture of gratitude to these these behind the stage, saying, “Thanks! My coronary heart goes out to you!”
Musk announced in 2021 he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a situation that may make him seem socially awkward at occasions.
PBS NewsHour posted video of Musk together with a report falsely accusing him of constructing a Nazi salute (excerpt):
Billionaire Elon Musk gave what gave the impression to be a fascist salute Monday whereas making a speech on the post-inauguration celebration for President Donald Trump on the Capital One Enviornment.
“Some elections are essential, some will not be. However this one, this one actually mattered and I simply wish to say thanks for making it occur,” Musk stated earlier than placing his hand on his chest after which elevating it in a salute that appeared just like the “Sieg Heil” utilized by Nazis at their victory rallies.
“It’s because of you that the way forward for civilization is assured,” Musk stated.
Billionaire Elon Musk gave what gave the impression to be a fascist salute Monday whereas making a speech on the post-inauguration celebration for President Donald Trump on the Capital One Enviornment.
“Some elections are essential, some will not be. However this one, this one actually mattered and I simply… pic.twitter.com/K8Fo0sdozL
— PBS Information (@NewsHour) January 20, 2025
Rep. Nadler joined within the hoax, blasting Musk, “I by no means imagined we’d see the day when what seems to be a Heil Hitler salute can be made behind the Presidential seal. This abhorrent gesture has no place in our society and belongs within the darkest chapters of human historical past. I urge all of my colleagues to unite in condemning this hateful gesture for what it’s: antisemitism.”
I by no means imagined we’d see the day when what seems to be a Heil Hitler salute can be made behind the Presidential seal. This abhorrent gesture has no place in our society and belongs within the darkest chapters of human historical past. I urge all of my colleagues to unite in… https://t.co/WDgReK1gey
— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) January 20, 2025
Rep. Ocasio-Cortes attacked the ADL for defending Musk, “Simply to be clear, you might be defending a Heil Hitler salute that was carried out and repeated for emphasis and readability. Individuals can formally cease listening to you as any form of respected supply of data now. You’re employed for them. Thanks for making that crystal clear to all.”
Simply to be clear, you might be defending a Heil Hitler salute that was carried out and repeated for emphasis and readability.
Individuals can formally cease listening to you as any form of respected supply of data now. You’re employed for them. Thanks for making that crystal clear to all. https://t.co/0gLdMCU3UV
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 21, 2025
Leftist fake journalist Aaron Rupar racked up over 20 million views with a brief out of context edit of Musk:
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 20, 2025
CNN falsely accused Musk:
CNN is accusing Elon Musk of doing a Nazi salute on stage.
Full context exhibits Elon was gesturing that his coronary heart goes out to the group.
They’re greedy at straws at the moment. pic.twitter.com/g0sMXQytEr
— Media Lies (@MediasLies) January 20, 2025
Batya Ungar-Sargon spoke out in protection of Musk:
“As an individual with a *sturdy* monitor document of criticizing Elon Musk, I really feel extraordinarily assured asserting that this was not a Nazi salute. Elon Musk is a good friend to the Jews. This can be a man with Aspergers exuberantly throwing his coronary heart to the group. We don’t have to invent outrage.”
As an individual with a *sturdy* monitor document of criticizing Elon Musk, I really feel extraordinarily assured asserting that this was not a Nazi salute. Elon Musk is a good friend to the Jews. This can be a man with Aspergers exuberantly throwing his coronary heart to the group. We don’t have to invent outrage. https://t.co/pWacrg8HmM
— Batya Ungar-Sargon (@bungarsargon) January 20, 2025
Musk visited the Auschwitz focus camp and Israel final yr:
Elon Musk simply final yr traveled with Ben Shapiro to Auschwitz after which Israel to be taught in regards to the Holocaust and Jewish historical past.
Anybody attempting to painting him as a Nazi is deliberately deceptive the general public. It was a silly hand gesture, not an intentional Nazi salute. pic.twitter.com/rUOZ0HWHNR
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 20, 2025
Full video of Musk’s speech exhibits he was fired up (Word: there have been totally different digicam feeds in use on the rally. This model solely exhibits the second gesture):
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 20, 2025
