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During celebrations of the inauguration, businessman Elon Musk makes two gestures to a crowd at the Capital

Second inauguration of Donald Trump — During celebrations of the inauguration, businessman Elon Musk makes two gestures to a crowd at the Capital One Arena that some on social media liken to Nazi salutes. The gestures

Published January 20, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Second inauguration of Donald Trump.

During celebrations of the inauguration, businessman Elon Musk makes two gestures to a crowd at the Capital One Arena that some on social media liken to Nazi salutes. The gestures were made as Musk thanked the crowd, stating "My heart goes out to you." Musk denied any meaning behind the gestures. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy48v1x4dv4o (BBC News)] [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-salute-trump-inauguration-b2683095.html ( The Independent )] [https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/1/21/musk-accused-of-giving-nazi-salute-during-trump-inauguration-celebrations (AJ)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-20).