What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...
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What's the Real Difference Between the Roman Salute and Nazi Salute?
The Roman salute and the Nazi salute might look alike, but they have different origins and significance. Here's what we know about their differences.
"It was a Nazi salute": Historian dismisses claim that Musk's raised arm was mere "awkward gesture"
While speaking to a crowd of MAGA faithful on Monday, Elon Musk made a grunting noise, placed a hand on his heart and ...
Was Elon Musk’s gesture a Nazi salute or a Roman sign of power? The controversy explained
Elon Musks gesture at a Donald Trump rally has sparked outrage, with many accusing him of mimicking the Nazi salute. The ...
Elon Musk Comments on Controversial Clip of Him Giving a Straight-Arm Salute
Musk then slapped his chest with his right hand, before flinging it diagonally upwards, palm face down. He turned around to ...
Did Elon Musk give a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?
Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century ...
Elon Musk Ripped by ADL CEO for Nazi Jokes: 'Offensive'
Billionaire Elon Musk was ripped in a post online by Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt for "offensive" and "inappropriate" remarks about Nazis.
Netanyahu says Elon Musk is not a Nazi and blasts ‘false smears’ against ‘great friend of Israel’ after ‘salute’ storm
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has come out in defence of tech tycoon Elon Musk after he made a gesture that ...