Musk Draws Criticism for Apparent ‘Nazi Salute’ During Trump Inauguration

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The world's richest man, Trump ally and tech CEO Elon Musk, is drawing criticism for making a hand gesture at U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony that's being compared to a Nazi salute.

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00:00Many are condemning a hand gesture made by Elon Musk at U.S. President Donald

00:05Trump's inauguration ceremony, comparing it to the Nazi salute.

00:10And I just want to say thank you for making it happen. Thank you.

00:20My heart goes out to you.

00:24The salute, a raised right arm with the palm facing down,

00:28symbolized loyalty to Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.

00:32It is now widely recognized as a hate symbol.

00:35Musk, the world's richest man, has been close to Trump throughout his campaign and transition.

00:40He is leading an unofficial policy advisory group known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

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