Elon Musk’s recent gesture sparks debate, recalling past incidents and raising eyebrows online
In the video, Musk places his hand on his heart and then raises his arm. Some folks think it looks suspiciously like a salute. Others, however, brushed it off. The clip went viral, and people took to social media to share their thoughts.
Just a day later, Musk responded on X, saying the accusations were tired and that critics needed better tricks. He even mentioned how upset the “radical leftists” were, claiming they were too busy praising Hamas to focus on him.
Interestingly, Musk had made a similar gesture back in 2023, but it was much more straightforward. He wore a Tesla shirt with a robotic heart design and used both hands to express a heartfelt message. This calmer gesture was shared by a disinformation expert, who pointed out that Musk clearly knows the difference between a heartfelt gesture and a Nazi salute.
The debate continues, with experts weighing in. Some argue that Musk’s gesture was indeed problematic, while others believe not every raised arm should be seen as a salute. It’s a tricky situation, and opinions are divided. Whatever the case, it’s clear that Musk knows how to keep people talking.
