Elon Musk's Mother Urges Him to Sue CNN and Other Outlets Over 'Nazi Salute' Narrative

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Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, has publicly urged him to sue CNN and other news outlets for promoting a narrative that his gesture at a post-inauguration rally for President Trump was a Nazi salute. This controversy began after Musk made an arm gesture during his speech, which some interpreted as a "Sieg Heil" salute, a gesture associated with Nazi Germany.

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The gesture in question occurred at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., during an event celebrating President Trump's inauguration. During his speech, Musk extended his arm in a manner that some media outlets and social media users claimed resembled the Nazi salute. CNN and other media outlets reported on this, sparking a significant debate and backlash.

Maye Musk has been vocal on social media, insisting that her son should take legal action against these outlets. She argues that the narrative is false and damaging to Musk's reputation. Joe Rogan also defended Musk, calling the accusations "bullshit" and suggesting that liberals often use such comparisons to attack their political opponents unfairly.

Elon Musk himself has dismissed the claims, stating that the accusations are part of a tired tactic of labeling anyone disagreeable as Hitler. He has also faced support from his father, Errol Musk, who laughed off the allegations, calling them "absolute nonsense".

The situation has led to a broader discussion about the use of Nazi imagery in contemporary media and politics, with some arguing that such comparisons are often used as a cheap shot to discredit opponents without substantial evidence.