Did Elon Musk Give a Fascist Salute at Trump's Inauguration? You Decide.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ignited controversy following a gesture made during President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. While addressing supporters at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Musk placed his right hand on his chest and extended his arm outward with the palm facing downward—a motion some interpret as reminiscent of a fascist salute. This action has drawn criticism from various organizations, including the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). In his speech, Musk expressed gratitude to the audience, stating, "Thanks to you, the future of civilization is assured." He also touched on topics such as "safe cities," "secure borders," and plans to "take 'Doge' to Mars." The gesture, repeated twice during his address, has sparked widespread debate and backlash on social media and beyond. Was this an innocent gesture, or does it carry deeper connotations? Watch the full video to see the moment in question and decide for yourself. Join the discussion in the comments below. Welcome to Mediaite, THE site for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. Join Mediaite+ https://www.mediaite.com/subscribe/ ►Subscribe to Mediaite: https://bit.ly/3MjuECB ► Website: https://www.mediaite.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediaite/ ► X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mediaite ► Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediaite ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediaite #elonmusk #inauguration #trump #president