Arm gestures Elon Musk made at President Donald Trump 's inauguration continue to have ripple effects, and the X Corp. owner has attempted to drag pop star Taylor Swift into the drama. Newsweek contacted a representative for Swift and the press department for Musk's X for comment via email outside normal working hours.

Elon Musk has come under fire after he appeared to give a Nazi-style salute while on stage at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

At Donald Trump's post-inauguration rally on Monday, presidential adviser, DOGE head and world’s richest human Elon Musk twice made a gesture that many identify with a "seig heil," the infamous Nazi salute.

Elon Musk has now attempted to drag Taylor Swift into his "Nazi salute" scandal following his controversial speech at Donald Trump's inauguration. The Tesla CEO has been hit with fierce backlash online this week after during his speech he raised his arm in a manner that drew comparisons to the infamous gesture associated with Nazi Germany.

Elon Musk has hit out at critics after he made a controversial salute during Donald Trump's inauguration which many have labelled fascist.

While speaking to a crowd of MAGA faithful on Monday, Elon Musk made a grunting noise, placed a hand on his heart and extended it outwards in a quick, snapping motion, palm facing down. He then repeated the motion for the people behind him.

Elon Musk faced backlash after a gesture during a Capitol One Arena speech was misinterpreted as a Nazi salute, sparking debate on social media. Criti

Elon Musk's 'Nazi' salute during Donald Trump's inauguration as the new president of the United States is causing a stir. News portals around the world have echoed this event, with

Donald Trump was officially sworn in as president for a second time at his inauguration on January 20, 2025. There were several prominent political figures in attendance for the event, along with other recognizable faces.

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About 20,000 Trump supporters have gathered at Capital One Arena in Washington Monday afternoon, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the crowd later in the day. Trump is also expected to sign several executive actions at the area during his on-stage appearance.