Elon Musk’s ‘Nazi Salute’ Row: The Full Story

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Elon Musk criticized the X algorithm over repeated ‘Nazi salute’ images in his feed.
2. The controversy began at a pro-Trump rally on January 20.
3. Musk called the criticism a result of “radical leftist” attacks.
4. Israeli PM Netanyahu defended Musk, calling the accusations false.
5. Musk accused Wikipedia of bias, urging supporters to “defund” it.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

The Origin of the ‘Nazi Salute’ Row

Elon Musk found himself at the center of yet another controversy. During a pro-Trump rally on January 20, Musk raised his arm in a gesture some interpreted as a ‘Nazi salute.’ Addressing the audience, he exclaimed “yes” while energizing the crowd.

Criticism of the X Algorithm

In the aftermath, Musk expressed frustration with the X algorithm. On his official handle, he wrote, “If I see one more damn Nazi salute in my feed, I’m gonna lose my mind. This algorithm sucks!”

Support from Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Musk, calling the accusations of promoting Nazi gestures false. He praised Musk as a “true friend of Israel” and acknowledged his efforts to reduce U.S. government spending under Trump’s leadership.

Wikipedia Controversy

The controversy intensified when Musk’s Wikipedia page described the gesture as a “Nazi salute.” Musk accused Wikipedia of bias, stating it perpetuated legacy media propaganda. Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales dismissed the allegations, emphasizing the platform’s commitment to truth.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Musk criticized X’s algorithm over ‘Nazi salute’ imagery.
2. Netanyahu defended Musk against false accusations.
3. Wikipedia became a new target of Musk’s criticism.

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