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Elon Musk Sparks Outrage with Controversial Gesture at Trump's Inauguration

In a moment that sent shockwaves through social media, Elon Musk found himself at the center of a firestorm after making a gesture during Donald Trump’s inauguration that many likened to the infamous salute. With his hand placed on his chest, Musk extended his right arm forward—a motion strongly associated with Adolf Hitle*’s regime and its dark history of oppression during World War II.

Explosive Backlash
The gesture ignited a frenzy on Musk’s own platform, X, where users quickly pointed out the eerie resemblance. Critics accused Musk of crossing a dangerous line, while the billionaire brushed off the controversy, sarcastically tweeting that “Hitle* comparisons have become boring.”

The Anti-Defamation League stepped in to suggest that the move might have been an awkward slip rather than a deliberate signal, calling it a “clumsy moment of enthusiasm.” But not everyone was convinced. Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz went as far as announcing her departure from X in protest, accusing Musk of setting a troubling precedent.

Publicity Stunt or Hidden Agenda?
As debates rage on, questions swirl: was this a calculated move for attention, or does it hint at something deeper? With reactions ranging from shock to outrage, Musk’s gesture has sparked one of the most heated discussions about power, influence, and responsibility in recent history.

Your Turn to Decide
Was this a tasteless mistake or a deliberate provocation? The world watches and waits. What do you think?

Sources:
The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian
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