'We Are So Back.' Right-wing Extremists Celebrate Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Gesture At Monday's Speech

Benzinga 2025-01-23

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Right-wing extremists have celebrated Elon Musk’s controversial straight-arm gesture during a speech at Capital One Arena on Monday, despite mixed interpretations of his intent. Groups like White Lives Matter and individuals praised the gesture, likening it to a Nazi salute. Musk dismissed the backlash, posting on X that the "everyone is Hitler"'" criticism was outdated. Right-wing commentator Evan Kilgore suggested on X that Elon Musk’s gesture resembled a Nazi salute, saying, “We are so back.” While the Anti-Defamation League and other experts urged caution in labeling the gesture intentional, critics emphasized its disturbing impact, with some extremists interpreting it as tacit approval.

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