Elon Musk attended a celebratory rally in Washington for President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. During the event, Musk gave a speech praising the crowd’s choice and expressing gratitude to the audience. The billionaire leader of Tesla, SpaceX, and X made two gestures that drew comparisons to historical symbols.
Musk, who supports Trump, thanked the crowd for their vote. He also spoke about safe cities, secure borders, and bringing humanity to Mars. Musk finished his speech by placing his hand over his heart and extending his arm above his head with his palm facing down twice. This gesture has sparked controversy online, with some likening it to fascist symbolism.
Musk’s brother Kimbal praised the speech as “the best” of Elon’s life, calling it a success. Despite sparking controversy, Musk continued to express enthusiasm for Trump’s presidency and its promise.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2025/01/20/elon-musk-ignites-online-speculation-over-the-meaning-of-a-hand-gesture