Musk's response: "Everyone is Hitler..."

 

Elon Musk
Musk comments on the gesture on stage: "Sooo tiring"

Beri Zangana

Updated 10.24 | Published 09.03

Elon Musk made an odd scene in connection with the presidential inauguration that was quickly met with criticism.

Now he is responding to the critics.

"The 'Everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tiring," he writes on the X platform.

Tesla owner Elon Musk caused strong reactions with a gesture on stage when he spoke to Trump supporters in Washington DC. Elon Musk slapped his right hand across his chest and then extended his arm with his hand open to thank Trump supporters.

Among other things, Elon Musk said that elections are important but that "this election was really important."

Something that caused reactions and many have wondered if Musk made a Nazi salute.

Others believe that it was a gesture to show gratitude from the heart.

        
         Elon Musk's gesture has attracted a lot of attention. Photo: Angela Weiss / AFP

Now Musk himself is responding.

"Honestly, they need better dirty tricks. The 'Everyone is Hitler' attack is sooo tiring," he writes on the X platform.

Interrupted broadcast

Some of those who reacted were CNN's hosts. The channel also chose to temporarily interrupt the broadcast and instead discuss Elon Musk's gesture.

- It was very reminiscent of things we have seen throughout history, said host Kasie Hunt.

In his speech, Musk thanked supporters and said that it was "thanks to them that the future of civilization is secured".

Musk has been a supporter of Trump throughout the election campaign and openly showed his support for the president. He was also one of the big names in the Trump campaign.