Musk, Nazi

No Proof Elon Musk's Grandparents Belonged to Nazi Party
There is no direct evidence to support the claim that Elon Musk's maternal grandparents, Joshua N. Haldeman and Winnifred "Wyn" Josephine (Fletcher) Haldeman, were "Nazi party members in Canada," nor that they moved to South Africa "because they supported apartheid."
We saw it! Elon Musk did a Nazi salute. Seeing truth doesn't make us leftist whiners | Letter
Ingrid Jacques loudly claims the intolerant left was being mean to poor Elon Musk, whose “very enthusiastic speech” at an inauguration party included an “awkward gesture” that looked like a Nazi salute.
Alon Ben-Meir: Elon Musk’s Nazi salute is a shameless display of antisemitism
Billionaire Elon Musk’s exuberant use of a Nazi salute multiple times at the inauguration of Donald Trump is as despicable as it can get.
Opinion
Elon Musk’s Downplaying of Germany’s Nazi Past
Readers discuss the Auschwitz anniversary and a Musk speech. Also: Threats against Dr. Fauci; resign, or else; police use of tasers; aging women; an invitation to letter writers.
Opinion
Elon Musk follows one-arm salute with some Nazi jokes. What a time to be alive. | Opinion
Elon Musk decided it would be a fun idea to hop on the social-media site he purchased and rattle off a few Nazi puns. Predictably, it didn't go well.
Elon Musk's mother urges him to sue CNN, other news outlets for peddling 'Nazi salute' narrative
The mother of tech billionaire Elon Musk is urging him to sue news organizations including CNN, PBS News and The Guardian for pushing the "Nazi salute" narrative.
14 Jewish Groups Leave X as Elon Musk Doubles Down on Nazi Rhetoric
“In study after study, as well as our lived experiences, X has become a platform that promotes hate, antisemitism, and societal division. Under the leadership of Elon Musk, X has reduced content moderation, promoted white supremacists, and re-platformed purveyors of conspiracy theories.”
Elon Musk Responds to Nazi Salute Accusations
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."
Stefanik excoriates Dem for Elon Musk 'Nazi salute' accusation at UN ambassador hearing
"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.
Elon Musk considers suing Gov. Tim Walz over Nazi salute accusation
Elon Musk is mulling legal action against “creepy” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for suggesting he performed the Nazi salute during his speech after Trump’s inauguration.
Elon Musk's call for Germany to ‘move beyond' Nazi guilt is dangerous, Holocaust memorial chair says
Musk made a virtual appearance at a campaign event for Germany’s far-right AfD party, saying “children should not be guilty ...
The ADL Scolds Elon Musk for Nazi Puns: “The Holocaust Is Not a Joke”
After defending Musk's viral salute, The Anti-Defamation League is criticizing the tech billionaire for making a series of ...
Former Friend of Elon Musk Says Billionaire 'Believes He Is Above Everyone Else'
In January 2025, a post about tech billionaire Elon Musk, purportedly written by someone who knew him for years, was shared ...
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Images comparing Democrats to Musk’s inauguration hand gesture don’t tell whole story
As he offered his thanks to the crowd during a Trump inaugural event, Musk put his right hand to his heart, then extended his hand to the crowd with his palm slightly raised. He turned around and made ...
CNN guest challenges Elon Musk defender Scott Jennings to mimic infamous ‘Nazi salute’ live on TV
CNN contributor Scott Jennings condemned critics who said Elon Musk ’s straight arm salute was intended to be a Sieg Heil – ...
Elon Musk’s inauguration salute stokes debate in Congress, Europe
Elon Musk’s controversial gesture, which some interpreted as a Nazi-style salute, drew criticism from Trump’s political ...