Elon Musk sparks backlash for sharing a controversial post comparing screenshot from a Taylor Swift's 2014 performance to a Nazi salute.

Elon Musk and a German far-right leader appeared to come to a truly bizarre agreement during a livestreamed X chat Thursday: Adolf Hitler was a communist. Musk had been plugging the chat with the AfD (Alternative for Germany) co-leader Alice Weidel for days,

Donald Trump’s ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk has triggered a controversy with a hand gesture at the inaugural parade in Washington DC. Many have compared it to the Nazi salute. However, experts are divided.

Elon Musk has seemingly done the unthinkable and shown his knowledge of Nazi history is far deeper than the ADL would like the public to believe.

Elon Musks gesture at a Donald Trump rally has sparked outrage, with many accusing him of mimicking the Nazi salute. The controversy follows his close ties with far-right groups and political figures.

Elon Musk’s salute before a cheering crowd during Trump’s inauguration festivities has ignited a swirl of debate about whether he did a Nazi salute, a so-called Roman salute or another gesture

Yolanda Díaz, the minister of labor and social economy from the left-wing Sumar party, said: “Last night, the whole planet could see Elon Musk emulating the Nazi salute in the context of Donald Trump’s inauguration. It has been a very harsh image that has made me make a decision that I have been meditating on for several months.”

Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century fascists and their modern-day supporters. View on euronews

Elon Musk has responded to allegations that he performed a Nazi salute at President Donald Trump 's inauguration, calling it a "dirty trick" by his critics. Musk addressed the controversy on his platform X (formerly Twitter) Monday night, replying to a user: "Frankly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tired."

Elon Musk referenced Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders in a social media post filled with puns early Thursday.

The debate over Musk’s latest move has added fuel to other ongoing feuds, too.