CLAIM: Corporate media accused tech tycoon Elon Musk of doing a “Nazi salute” during a Trump event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
VERDICT: False. Musk first slapped his heart, extended his arm, and explained the gesture by saying, “My heart goes out to you.” Even the ADL has conceded the moment was “awkward” but not malevolent.
While delivering a speech celebrating President Trump’s inauguration, Musk placed his hand over his heart and then appeared to give a salute to the crowd. After extending his arm to the crowd, Musk thanked the crowd in the arena for making Trump’s presidential victory happen and said his “heart” went out to them.
“This is what victory feels like,”
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