Elon musk nazi salute controversy: During the swearing -in ceremony of Donald Trump, a act by Allen Musk has created a huge controversy. He is being criticized worldwide due to his alleged “Nazi salute”. The matter increased further when a picture of his salute with “Hell Tesla” was displayed at Musk’s company Tesla’s factory.
During the swearing in of Donald Trump, Musk raised his hand in a Nazi salute posture, after which there was a huge uproar. He raised his hand twice saying “My heart is with you”. Many people considered it a symbol of Hitler’s support, although Musk dismissed the allegation and called it “childish”.
Controversy over Hell Tesla photo
A picture of ‘Hale Tesla’ was displayed at Tesla’s factory in Germany. The word “Hale” was used by the Nazis for “Hell Hitler”, which added this picture to Nazi symbolism. This action is being criticized all over the world, let us know that Musk called these allegations “political and dirty tricks”. He claimed that his gesture was expressed to happiness and enthusiasm, not the support of a dictator. Musk hit back at critics and said that this dispute is an attempt to tarnish his image.
Who took responsibility?
LED by Donkeys and Center for Political Beauty posted a video of the performance on Instagram, calling it a political attack against Tesla and Musk. The first incident was dismissed, but later the investigation was started considering it as serious. This case is now near the Government Prosecutor Office of Frankfurt (East).
German law on Nazi symbols
It is strict illegal to use slogans like Nazi salute, swastika, or Hell Hitler in Germany. Violation of this law is seen as inflammatory activity. A fine can be imposed on doing so. In serious cases it can be up to three years imprisonment. However, ‘Hale Tesla’ has been used here on the lines of ‘Hell Hitler’. Now it has to be seen what action is taken in this matter.
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