Elon Gives Nazi Salute During Inauguration Speech
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The closest I've seen to calling this what it is is Rolling Stone pointing out that actual neo-Nazis are thrilled at having him speak directly to them[1].
[1] https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/elon-mus...
That said, if this is true, it puzzles me that he would focus only on the more radical individuals rather than making a broader, more inclusive gesture to Americans.
There’s some kayfabe here. To his audience, or at least some of them, he can do this without being a Nazi, much like how Trump can promise to defend America abroad, but take back Panama or Greenland, or whatever (even though he says he doesn’t actually like or want war), or how Christian he is. It’s just theatrics in a certain direction. For those who care, it’s there; for others, it’s nothing, and they just rationalize it as some kind of performance, but still remain loyal.
My point is that this is how Musk thought he could win some people back, perhaps impulsively—not as a ploy to shift public perception or signal an incoming Fourth Reich.
This is obviously bad and it just stains Musk's increasingly poor reputation even more.
It's the inevitable result of you having politically triangulated things.
What I would believe is that Musk is a halfheartedly closeted nazi. Why? Because he literally gave full support to a German neo-Nazi party.
Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Me neither, but I’m not going to extend this discussion because you’re the second person strawmanning what I said.
This shocking video must be seen to be believed. To the moderators: please consider unflagging the OP.
I didn't believe it at first. I had to find the video, watch the whole thing a few times, look up what various Nazi salutes (1930s to modern) look like, before I was finally convinced, because it's too surreal.
I can't think of another explanation other than him being absolutely blasted on drugs, but in that case I can't imagine him giving even a semi-coherent speech. I'm also not familiar with a drug that makes you salute Hitler, but I hear there's some weird research chemicals around these days so who knows? /jk
BTW there are pictures going around of other politicians with their hands in the air, but if you look up the video/context they were not doing what Musk was doing. Musk snapped a classic Heil Hitler salute. If you watch the video it looks worse in context.
My perception is that Musk may be unaware of the possible consequences of his actions.
We got here a day at a time. Don’t promote this guys shit ever again if you have any self respect.
Color me changed, I was wrong about this Trump thing. It’s all real, all of this happening.
Edit: Do not flag this post. Casual nazism, jingoism, corruption is too serious to say we are above discussing this.
There is a foul wind in the air, and I finally accept it. I can smell it.
It's probably a sick billionaire joke, but regardless it's disgusting.
[1] https://jewishinsider.com/2025/01/anti-defamation-league-tru...
where on the internet can you even speak up right now? Or what can be done in person? people voted for this.
I heard an interesting point, that most younger people (like mid 20s) have had trump and things he says be part of a significant part of their lives. This is all normal
Many from Tech spoke up after WikiLeaks and during Arab Spring/Tahrir Square. Guess who is in charge over there today? Generals. Other option would have been religious loonies.
For the simple reason the military and religious people are better organized.
Tech is not an organized around anything. Its just a diverse bunch rowing in whatever directions the tools they are familiar with allow them too.
EDIT: Why is this story flagged? This absolutely deserves discussion. Elon is a key figure in the tech industry and this administration is going to heavily impact everyone’s world - not just in some abstract political way but in a real way that finds it way to our professional worlds.
For ever-living fuck no!
If Elon was a non-verbal, one could potentially give some grace.
But don't down play this man's clear Nazism.
You got the UD down, I'm waiting to see what the F will be.